Eutrophication in water bodies is primarily caused by an excess of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Eutrophication in water bodies is primarily caused by an excess of:
A. Nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus
B. Radioactive isotopes
C. Dissolved oxygen
D. Heavy metals
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Eutrophication is the excessive richness of nutrients (mainly nitrates and phosphates from fertilizers and sewage) in a lake or other body of water. This causes a dense growth of plant life (algal blooms) and depletion of oxygen, killing aquatic animals and disrupting the ecosystem.

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