What is the definition of eutrophication?

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Grace
Jul 9, 2015

Eutrophication is a process in which a water body gets enriched with nutrients (like phosphates) which results in excess growth of aquatic life.

Explanation:

In eutrophication, the amount of nutrients in the water body increases. As a result, there is excessive growth of species like algae. These algae consume the oxygen in the water. Due to which, the oxygen available for the aquatic life decreases.

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