Asked in UHS MDCAT 2011 2011

Excessive enrichment of water with nutrients by human activity by which large amount of living organic matter grows is called:

Correct answer: B. Eutrophication

  • A. Archeotrophication
  • B. Eutrophication
  • C. Enrichment
  • D. Low Trophication

Explanation

Eutrophication is characterized by excessive plant and algal growth due to the increased availability of one or more limiting growth factors needed for photosynthesis.

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