Improvement In Food Resources — Science STD 9 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceImprovement In Food Resources2 Marks
Question
Explain the term eutrophication with suitable example.
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Answer
Eutrophication is a process whereby water bodies, such as lakes or slow-moving streams receive excess nutrients that stimulate excessive plant growth (algae, phytoplankton’s and nuisance plants weeds). This enhanced plant growth is also termed as an algal bloom. Example: During rains the nutrients from the fields are washed away and get accumulated in nearby water bodies.
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