NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are chemical fertilizers?
A
A synthetic substance used to help crops grow
B
The process of removing salt from sea water for consumption
C
The slow and precise application of water directly to plants
D
Underground layers of rock or sand that contain water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A fertilizer is a natural or synthetic, chemical-based substance containing one or more nutrients essential for enhancement of plant growth and soil fertility. Most of the chemical fertilizers used are NPK fertilizers which are rich in nitrogen (N), phosphorous (K), and potassium (K).

Detailed explanation-2: -Fertilisers are additional substances supplied to the crops to increase their productivity. These are used by the farmers daily to increase the crop yield. These fertilisers contain essential nutrients required by the plants, including nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chemical fertilizers, such as urea, diammonium phosphate (DAP), and single superphosphate (SSP), are used to maintain the shortage of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in the soil. However, most of these fertilizers are lost as they flow or evaporate.

Detailed explanation-4: -A chemical fertiliser is a salt or an organic compound containing the necessary plant nutrient like nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium to make the soil more fertile. For Example : Urea, ammonium sulphate, superphosphate, potash, NPK.

Detailed explanation-5: -A chemical fertilizer is a substance applied to soils or directly onto plants to provide nutrients optimal for their growth and development.

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