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TeachMeFinance.com - explain eutrophication eutrophication The term 'eutrophication' as it applies to the area of carbon dioxide can be defined as ' The slow aging process during which a lake, estuary, or bay evolves into a bog or marsh and eventually disappears. During the later stages of eutrophication the water body is choked by abundant plant life due to higher levels of nutritive compounds such as nitrogen and phosphorus. Human activities can accelerate the process'. The term 'eutrophication' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A process where more organic matter is produced than existing biological oxidization processes can consume. The increase in the nutrient levels of a lake or other body of water; this usually causes an increase in the growth of aquatic animal and plant life'. The term 'eutrophication' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' The process whereby a body of water becomes rich in dissolved nutrients through natural or man-made processes. This often results in a deficiency of dissolved oxygen, producing an environment that favors plant over animal life'. Previous 5 Terms: European Monetary Union (EMU) European Union (EU) eusuchian euthenics Eutrophic Next 5 Terms: Eutrophication Evacuated-tube collector Evacuation Evacuation warning evaluate About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.