Question

Write a critical note on eutrophication.

Write a critical note on the following:

Eutrophication

Answer 1

It is the natural ageing process of a lake caused due to nutrient enrichment. It is brought down by the runoff of nutrients such as animal waste, fertilizers, and sewage from the land, which leads to increased fertility in the lake. As a result, it causes a tremendous increase in the primary productivity of the ecosystem. This process leads to an increased growth of algae, resulting in algal blooms. Later, the decomposition of these algae depletes the supply of oxygen, leading to the death of other aquatic animal life.