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ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryWater PollutionMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice

Addition of phosphate fertilisers to water bodies causes :

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

Phosphate fertilizers enter water bodies and act as nutrients for algae.
This leads to rapid algal bloom (eutrophication) and excessive growth of algae.
It disturbs aquatic balance and reduces water quality.
Hence correct answer is (B) enhanced growth of algae.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Environmental ChemistrySubtopic:Water Pollution
2mℹ️ Source: QB

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