NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pollution of water in the rivers, lakes, and oceans is called ____
A
Acid Rain
B
Air Pollution
C
Water Pollution
D
Chernobyl
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Surface water pollution includes pollution of rivers, lakes and oceans. A subset of surface water pollution is marine pollution which affects the oceans. Nutrient pollution refers to contamination by excessive inputs of nutrients.

Detailed explanation-2: -Water pollution is the contamination of water sources by substances which make the water unusable for drinking, cooking, cleaning, swimming, and other activities. Pollutants include chemicals, trash, bacteria, and parasites.

Detailed explanation-3: -Eutrophication is a naturally occurring, slow, and inevitable process. However, when it is accelerated by human activity and water pollution (a phenomenon called cultural eutrophication), it can lead to the premature aging and death of a body of water.

Detailed explanation-4: -The types of water pollution include: Groundwater Pollution. Surface Water Pollution.

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