Question

Which of the following is an example of how the same chemicals used to

help people can harm the environment?
OA. Hillsides erode after plants are removed to clear a space for
O B. Phosphates are removed from detergents so they don't end up in
c. Excess fertilizers run off into rivers and create a dead zone.
OD. Plants grow back after toxic chemicals are removed from the
crops.
drinking water.
surrounding soil

Answer 1

c. Excess fertilizers run off into rivers and create a dead zone.

Step-by-step explanation:

One very clear cut example of how the same chemicals used to help people can harm the environment is shows is through the excess fertilizers that run off into rivers and create a dead zone.

• Fertilizers are chemical substances that are used to increase farm yield.
• They are rich in nutrients that plants would need to ensure their proper growth.
• When these fertilizers gets washed into water bodies, the cause enrichment and a nutrient glut.
• It takes a lot of energy and oxygen to break them down thereby leading to a dead zone formation.