Eutrophication

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ACTIVITY
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ERFIRTIZLE
FERTILIZER
AKEL
LAKE
SFHISE
FISHES
RYFCAOT
FACTORY
GALEA
ALGAE
 Eutrophication
Objectives
◦Define what is eutrophication
◦Types of eutrophication
◦Effects of eutrophication
 Eutrophication
The term ‘Eutrophication’ is derived from the
Greek word ‘eutrophos’ which means
nourished or enriched. Eutrophication is the
process in which the water body becomes overly
enriched with nutrients, leading to an increase in
the production of algae. It deteriorates the water
quality and depletes the dissolved oxygen of the
water bodies.
How do water bodies become overly
enriched?
➢Fertilizers
➢Untreated Sewage
➢Detergents containing phosphorus
➢Industrial discharge of waste
FERTILIZER
UNTREATED SEWAGE
DETERGENTS CONTAINING
PHOSPHORUS
INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGE OF
WASTER
Algae Algal Bloom
 Types
Natural Eutrophication- In this eutrophication,
water body like the lake is characterized by
nutrient enrichment via natural events. During this
process, oligotrophic lake is converted into a
eutrophic lake. It permits the production of
phytoplankton, algal blooms and aquatic
vegetation that in turn provide ample food for
herbivorous zooplankton and fish.
 Types
Anthropogenic Eutrophication- is caused by
human activity – agricultural farms, golf
courses, lawns, etc. are supplied with nutrients
by humans in the form of fertilizers. These
fertilizers are washed away by rains and
eventually find their way into water bodies
such as lakes and rivers.
 Effects
1. Algal blooms cover the water bodies like river,
lake, stream or ocean, blocks light from reaching
the water which prevents the aquatic plants from
photosynthesizing.
2. The water loses its transparency and develops
a bad smell and color which has a negative
impact on tourism industry.
 Effects
3. Frequently fish kill incidents occur and
many desirable fish species are
removed from the water body.
4. The population of shellfish and
harvestable fish are lowered.
 RECAP
➢Eutrophication is the process in which the water body becomes overly
enriched with nutrients, leading to an increase in the production of algae. It
deteriorates the water quality and depletes the dissolved oxygen of the water
bodies.
➢Water bodies become overly enriched because of Fertilizers, Untreated
Sewage, Detergents containing phosphorus, Industrial discharge of waste.
➢Two types of eutrophication is natural and anthropogenic eutrophication.
➢Natural eutrophication water body like the lake is characterized by nutrient
enrichment via natural events.
➢Anthropogenic eutrophication is caused by human activity by the presence of
fertilizers.
 Activity
1. _________ is the process in which the water body
becomes overly enriched with nutrients, leading to an
increase in the production of algae.
2. Give the two types of eutrophication.
3. A type of eutrophication which is cause by human
activity in the form of using fertilizers.
4. A type of eutrophication which refers to the excessive
enrichment of water bodies via natural events.
5. Give two examples of effects of eutrophication.
References
◦ https://byjus.com/chemistry/eutrophication
◦ https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/causes-effects-
and-solutions-to-eutrophication.php
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