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[mr EaZy]

im doin a project on eutrophication and algal blooms

can someone tell me out of curiosity, how driving less can reduce eutrophication.

its probably a result of a chain reaction of events (eg: less pollution, less global warming less heat, less eutrophication)

any ideas. Its a tough one. I DARE YA

 

[Heinz]

hmm... im just going to pull something outta my rear end The more you use your car, the dirtier it becomes. The dirtier it becomes, the more often you have to clean it. This involves the use of detergents containing phosphates that are then released into waterways hence promoting the growth of algae and consequently eutrophication.

 

[bobbie212]

more combustion causing more release of CO2, going into photosynthesis producing more algea?

 

[shazzam]

Exhaust gases are mainly nitric oxides, when these dissolve in water it may affect the N ratio.
Otherwise the pH of the water system will be affected and the changed conditions might support more anaerobic bacterial growth.
Hmm what's the answer?

 

[mr EaZy]

Exhaust gases are mainly nitric oxides, when these dissolve in water it may affect the N ratio.
Otherwise the pH of the water system will be affected and the changed conditions might support more anaerobic bacterial growth.
Hmm what's the answer?

thats the best answer ive come across!

 

[jumb]

I like Heinz's