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In Biology / High School | 2014-10-20

Excessive use of fertilizer that contains nitrogen and phosphorus:

Select one:

A. Affects the carbon cycle.
B. Contributes to primary succession.
C. May cause algal blooms in waterways.
D. Causes soil erosion.

Asked by leanna93

Answer (2)

May cause algal blooms in waterways . . . because runoff of the excess ends up being used for wild plant food (algae)

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

Excessive fertilizer use containing nitrogen and phosphorus can lead to algal blooms in waterways, disrupting aquatic ecosystems. This nutrient pollution causes oxygen depletion, harming fish and other aquatic life, and some algal species can produce harmful toxins. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is C: may cause algal blooms in waterways.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-11-13