Question
Chemistry Question on Environmental Chemistry
Addition of phosphate fertilisers to water bodies causes :
A
enhanced growth of algae
B
increase in amount of dissolved oxygen in water
C
deposition of calcium phosphate
D
increase in fish population
Answer
enhanced growth of algae
Explanation
Solution
Addition of phosphate fertilizers to water bodies causes enhanced growth of algae. This decreases the oxygen for sea animals. This results in water pollution.