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What is the reason for the reduction in dissolved oxygen?

ABio-magnification

BEutrophication

CExtinction

DPollution

Answer:

B. Eutrophication

Read Explanation:

  • The excessive richness of nutrients (phosphorus, nitrates, and detergents) in a lake or other body of water that leads to acceleration in the growth of algae and the natural aging of the lake is known as eutrophication.

  • Excess algal growth deoxygenates water and reduces the dissolved oxygen content.


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