Eutrophication & Biomagnification phenomenon - Environment & Biodiversity

Q.  Which of the following statement / s is / are correct?

1) Eutrophication is excessive enrichment by nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen.
2) Eutrophication is a phenomenon exclusive to water bodies, wetlands or aquatic ecosystems.
3) Biomagnification phenomenon is seen on land based food chains as opposed to eutrophication seen in water bodies.
- Published on 31 Aug 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2 and 3
c. Only 1, 2 and 3
d. All of the above

ANSWER: Only 1
 
Eutrophication of soil is also seen. Biomagnification can also be seen in aquatic foodchains.

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