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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.