How can the use of fertilizers affect respiratory health?
a.
They directly produce gas particles of air pollution.
b.
They can contaminate bodies of water.
c.
They can contain contaminants that can enter the air during storms or high winds.
d.
Fertilizer use does not impact respiratory health.
Answers
Answer: a. They directly produce gas particles of air pollution.
Fertilizers are the chief ingredient for the production of better quality crop. Fertilizers are the chemicals which increases the mineral content of the soil and make it fertile and suitable for crop growth. These fertilizers on use can be lost in the atmosphere as gas. As, some of them contains volatile organic compounds get mixed with air readily. Causing respiratory hazards like asthma, bronchitus etc.
How can the use of fertilizers affect respiratory health?
a.
They directly produce gas particles of air pollution.
b.
They can contaminate bodies of water.
c.
They can contain contaminants that can enter the air during storms or high winds.
d.
Fertilizer use does not impact respiratory health.
Answer: option a
Reason for the answer.
Gas particles produced coagulates the breathing system.