Class 11 Chemistry - Chapter Environmental Chemistry NCERT Solutions | A large number of fish are suddenly foun

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Question 18

A large number of fish are suddenly found floating dead on a lake. There is no evidence of toxic dumping but you find an abundance of phytoplankton. Suggest a reason for the fish kill.

Answer

The amount of dissolved oxygen present in water is limited. The abundance of phytoplanktons causes depletion of dissolved oxygen. Phytoplanktons are degraded by bacteria present in water. For their decomposition, they require a large amount of oxygen. Hence, they consume the oxygen dissolved in water. As a result, the BOD level of water drops below 6 ppm, inhibiting the growth of fish and causing excessive fish-kill.

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