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Q · Basic Ecology and EnvironmentMedium · 45s
Consider the following: 1. Eutrophication is the excessive enrichment of water bodies with nutrients. 2. It results in an algal bloom, which depletes dissolved oxygen. Which is/are correct?
TopicBasic Ecology and Environment
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Excessive nutrients → algal bloom → decomposition → oxygen depletion → fish kills.
Final Answer: Option C - Both 1 and 2