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Eutrophication of a lake means, it

Options

  1. Ais low is nutrients
  2. Bis high in nutrients
  3. Chas a high temperature
  4. Dhas excess amount of organic matter

Correct answer

B. is high in nutrients

Step-by-step solution

Eutrophication means high concentration of phosphates and nitrates from fertiliser and detergents in aquatic ecosystems.

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