Eutrophication Flashcards
1
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Eutrophication 1
A
Too much fertiliser- goes into rivers and lakes
2
Q
Eutrophication 2
A
Fertiliser increases plant growth
3
Q
Eutrophication 3
A
Algae grow rapidly on the surface of the water
4
Q
Eutrophication 4
A
Algae blocks out sunlight for other plants
5
Q
Eutrophication 5
A
Bacteria feeding on dead plants use up oxygen
6
Q
Eutrophication 6
A
Fish may then die due to lack of oxygen
7
Q
What does fertiliser do?
A
Increases plant growth
8
Q
What does Anoxic mean?
A
Water lacking oxygen
