Combined Science GCSE
Eutrophication
What Eutrophication means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Eutrophication
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Reference: AQA
Fertiliser run-off supplies nitrate and phosphate ions, causing algae to bloom, block light, die, and decomposition removes oxygen.
Topics that use Eutrophication
- Waste management (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Acid rain
- Finite resources
- Landfill
- Nitrogen oxides
- Smoke
- Sulfur dioxide
- Toxic chemicals
- Waste management and pollution
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