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Geological Engineering · Q71

Environmental Geology and Sustainability

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 71

Q71

What type of pollution is caused by excessive nutrients leading to algal blooms?

A.
Thermal pollution
B.
Nutrient pollution
Answer
C.
Chemical pollution
D.
Radioactive pollution

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Nutrient pollution from nitrogen and phosphorus causes eutrophication, which triggers algal blooms harming water ecosystems.