NEETChemistryEnvironmental Chemistry
What is eutrophication?
Options
- AThe process of water purification
- BThe process of nutrient enrichment in water bodies leading to excessive plant growth
- CThe process of removing pollutants from water
- DThe process of oxygenation in water bodies
Correct answer
B. The process of nutrient enrichment in water bodies leading to excessive plant growth
Step-by-step solution
Eutrophication is the process in which nutrient-enriched water bodies support a dense plant population, which can lead to excessive plant growth, oxygen depletion, and a subsequent loss of biodiversity.