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What is the main difference between oligotrophic and eutrophic lakes?


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Oligotrophic lake:

Oligotrophic lakes are lakes that consist of clear water and are less productive.

Eutrophic lake:

Eutrophic lakes are lakes that consist of darker water and are considered to be highly productive.

Oligotrophic lake

Eutrophic lakes

In addition to fewer nutrients, it also contains fewer phosphates and nitratesThe nutrient content is high with a higher concentration of phosphates and nitrates.
These types of lakes contain a lesser amount of biological oxygen demand.These types of lakes contain a high demand for biological oxygen.
As the water is clear, the penetration of sunlight is quite high.The water is dark and penetration of sunlight is difficult.
It consists of low chlorophyll and no odor of water is observed.It consists of a higher amount of chlorophyll and odor is observed due to a higher decomposition rate.
The eutrophication process in this type of lake is minimal.The eutrophication process in eutrophic lake is considerably high.

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Q. Q. With reference to Oligotrophic lakes consider the following statements :

1. The presence of nutrients in these lakes is higher than an average lake ecosystem.
2. The water from these lakes can be used for domestic and industrial supply.
3. The number of plant and animal species inhabiting these lakes are more than that in eutrophic lakes
4. Vast majority of lakes in India are oligotrophic due to its tropical climate

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Q. ओलिगोट्रोफ़िक झीलों के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

1. इन झीलों में पोषक तत्वों की उपस्थिति, एक औसत झील पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र से अधिक होती है।
2. इन झीलों के पानी का उपयोग घरेलू और औद्योगिक आपूर्ति के लिए किया जा सकता है।
3. इन झीलों में रहने वाले पौधों और जानवरों की प्रजातियों की संख्या यूट्रोफिक झीलों की तुलना में अधिक होती है।
4. भारत में अधिकांश झीलें अपनी उष्णकटिबंधीय जलवायु के कारण ओलिगोट्रोफ़िक प्रकार की हैं।

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