Question

Harmful effects of chemical fertilizers on the environment

Answer 1

The biggest issue facing the use ofchemical fertilizers is groundwater contamination. Nitorgen fertilizersbreak down into nitrates and travel easily through the soil. Because it is water-soluble and can remain in groundwater for decades, the addition of more nitrogen over the years has an accumulative effect.

Answer 2

Answer:

Though chemical fertilizers increase crop production; their overuse has hardened the soil, decreased fertility, strengthened pesticides, polluted air and water, and released greenhouse gases, thereby bringing hazards to human health and environment as well.