EARTH SCIENCE
GROUNDWATER
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Runoff carries these chemicals into lakes and streams.
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Theses chemicals cannot be purchased in large bulk.
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These chemicals are expensive to produce.
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Storage space for these chemicals is limited.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The use of pesticides and fertilizers is carefully monitored because of the effect they can have on the environment. Which of the following is a possible negative effect of the use of these chemical on the environment? Runoff carries these chemicals into lakes and streams.
Detailed explanation-2: -When fertilizers enter surface water, they cause problems in the watershed by-clogging narrow streams and preventing water from flowing properly.
Detailed explanation-3: -Pollution originating from a single, identifiable source, such as a discharge pipe from a factory or sewage plant, is called point-source pollution.
Detailed explanation-4: -The most common cause of fish kills is suffocation due to lack of dissolved oxygen. Most dissolved oxygen is produced by algae and aquatic plants through photosynthesis. A lesser but also important source of oxygen in water is diffusion from the atmosphere, which is enhanced by wind-induced surface water turbulence.
Detailed explanation-5: -Agricultural lands can contribute to nonpoint pollution, particularly by nutrients, sediment, and agricultural chemicals. It is important to identify erosion control, nutrient, and pest and/or weed management practices to minimize these pollutants effectively.