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प्रश्न
Phosphate containing fertilisers cause water pollution. Addition of such compounds in water bodies causes:
(i) enhanced growth of algae.
(ii) decrease in amount of dissolved oxygen in water.
(iii) deposition of calcium phosphate.
(iv) increase in fish population.
उत्तर
(i) enhanced growth of algae.
(ii) decrease in amount of dissolved oxygen in water.
Explanation:
Fertilizers containing phosphate present in water help in the excessive growth of aquatic plants and algae. Micro-organisms which decompose these plants consume oxygen. As a result, the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water decreases.
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