Question

How do chemical fertilizers affect the soil, groundwater, rivers and lakes? What were the effects of use of chemical fertilizers in punjab?

Answer 1

Chemical fertilizers are very harmful for our environment as they destroy the humus of the soil( soil losses it's fertility),they make the groundwater poisonous,pollute the water of rivers and lakes.We should prevent the use of fertilizers and use manure.

Answer 2

chemical fertiliser makes the soil less fertile ,kills economic friendly microorganisms nd earthworms makes the seeds fruits combine with chemical which is harmful for health. .It requires a large amount of water which reduces water table.The water of river and lakes when combines with chemical fertiliser I takes their water contaminated and affect the lives of aquatic plants nd animals which lives..
In punjab it increased the production of crops but reduced water table nd soil fertility. .

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