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kap26 [50]
2 years ago
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How does nitrogen in fertilizer runoff affect aquatic ecosystems

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1 answer:
Sedaia [141]2 years ago
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Effects on Waterways
Fertilizers contain large amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus. When these chemicals runoff agricultural fields into waterways, they can lead to accelerated growth of aquatic plants. Nutrients from fertilizer runoff encourages the growth of nuisance algae through the process of eutrophication.
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