Question

The enrichment of bodies of water with nutrients that encourage plant growth is called

Answer 1

The enrichment of bodies of water with nutrients that encourage plant growth is called eutrophication. This kind of water enrichment with nutrients occurs due to runoffs from the land. It definitely causes a dense growth of plant life. I hope that this is the answer you were looking for and it has helped you.

Answer 2

The correct answer is eutrophication. Eutrophication is the enrichment of bodies of water with nutrients that encourage plants growth. It is also called hypertrophication. Eutrophication is caused by human’s activity in the bodies of water. However, eutrophication is also a natural process especially in lakes.