There is a concern over the increase in harmful algal blooms in the seawaters of India. What could be the causative factors for this phenomenon ?

Question

There is a concern over the increase in harmful algal blooms in the seawaters of India. What could be the causative factors for this phenomenon ?

1. Discharge of nutrients from the estuaries.

2. Run-off from the land during the monsoon.

3. Upwelling in the seas.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Monjur Alahi

4 views

2025-01-04 04:42

1 Answers

Related Questions

Light is (a) wave phenomenon (b) particle phenomenon (c) both particle and wave phenomenon.

1 Answers 5 Views

Algal blooms impart a distinct colour to water due to: a. their pigments

1 Answers 5 Views

Estuaries possess distinct blooms of excessive growth of a pigmented dinoflagellates. These blooms are called

1 Answers 4 Views

The formation of ozone hole in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hole ?

1 Answers 5 Views

The acidification of oceans is increasing. Why is this phenomenon a cause of concern?

1 Answers 4 Views

Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use?

1 Answers 4 Views

Recently, there has been a concern over the short supply of a group of elements called ‘rare earth metals’. Why?

1 Answers 4 Views

Harmful algal booms appear to be linked to unusually high levels of nutrient pollution. Which of the

1 Answers 7 Views

The acidification of oceans is increasing. Why is this phenomenon a cause of concern?

1 Answers 4 Views

There is a concern, over the increases in harmful algal blooms in the seawaters of India.

1 Answers 4 Views

Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

(d) Algea multiply rapidly when nutrients are present there. So, discharge of nutrients favour algea growth from estuaries to sea. The run off the land during the monsoon bring salts which favours the growth of algea. Upwelling of the sea water from the sea flow brings the nutrients on tap level leading in fast algea multiplication.