ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Question
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Runoff can cause the chemicals to pollute nearby water and Causes salt to build up in soil making the land unusable
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Chemical fertilizers remove salt from water
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Chemical fertilzers are extremely expensive and only certain countries can afford them
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Chemical fertilizers lead to deforestation
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Detailed explanation-1: -However, excessive use of chemical fertilizers has led to several issues such as serious soil degradation, nitrogen leaching, soil compaction, reduction in soil organic matter, and loss of soil carbon.
Detailed explanation-2: -Too much fertilizer can actually kill the plant and excess fertilizer can runoff into streams and lakes causing toxic algal blooms that are harmful to aquatic life and even people and their pets. Excess fertilizer runoff from lawns and agricultural applications also contribute to aquatic “dead zones” in coastal areas.
Detailed explanation-3: -This excess nitrogen and phosphorus can be washed from farm fields and into waterways during rain events and when snow melts, and can also leach through the soil and into groundwater over time. High levels of nitrogen and phosphorus can cause eutrophication of water bodies.