Question

Fertilizers used to improve lawns and gardens can interfere with the equilibrium of an ecosystem. Why is this true?
A
They can be carried into local water supplies.

B
They cannot be absorbed by roots.

C
They cause mutations in all plants.

D
They can reduce atmospheric pollution.

Answer 1

Fertilizers used to improve lawns and gardens can interfere with the equilibrium of an ecosystem. Because, they can be carried into local water supplies.

Option: A

Explanation:

• Nutrients present in the fertilizers and manures could enter the lakes through the process of run – off. The nutrients present in the manures are highly rich in Phosphorus and Nitrogen.  
• These dissolved nutrients increases the risk of polluting streams, rivers and other local water supplies.
• When these manures and fertilizers enter the surface water, it made the fish and other aquatic species to suffocate to death.
• The resulting death of aquatic organisms further degrades the quality of water.  

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Answer 2

A . They can be carried into local water supplies.

Explanation:

• The addition of fertilizers leads to cases of eutrophication. That is we they enter the body of water they deplete all oxygen and visibility and can create enrichment of mater in the ponds and aquatic ecosystem.  

• This may be caused due to the excess of phosphorus. Sources of this nutrient pollution are industries, agriculture fields, and road runoffs.

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