Phosphate containing fertilizers cause water pollution. Addition of such compounds in water bodies causes..........
A
decrease in amount of dissolved oxygen in water.
B
enhanced growth of algae.
C
increase in fish population.
D
deposition of calcium phosphate.
Correct option is B. decrease in amount of dissolved oxygen in water.
- Fertilizers contain phosphates as additives. The addition of phosphates in water enhances algae growth.
- Such profuse growth of algae, covers the water surface and reduces the oxygen concentration in water.
Hence correct options are $$(A)$$ and $$(B)$$