Phosphate-containing fertilizers cause water pollution. Addition of such compounds in water bodies cause _______

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Chemistry Foundation

Source and Applications of Acids and Bases

Chemical Properties of Acids and Bases

Pollution of Air and Water

Question

Phosphate-containing fertilizers cause water pollution. Addition of such compounds in water bodies cause ________.

enhanced growth of algae

decrease in amount of dissolved oxygen in water

increase in fish population

deposition of calcium phosphate

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The addition of phosphate fertilizers to water bodies causes enhanced growth of algae. This decreases the oxygen for sea animals. This results in water pollution.

Hence, options A and B both are correct.