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Some chemicals are toxic at elevated levels (such as ammonia) and can cause mortality to fish populations, the majority are not at levels that increase mortality but they do encourage the growth of algae and other plant growth in the water. When the algae dies it decomposes using up the oxygen in the water - killing the fish. This process is called eutrophication (enriching) of the water ecosystem.
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How the use of chemical fertilizers can be harmful?
Well, chemicals can harm you if you eat your plants, it can seep into ground water and contaminate drinking water, and can, if you use too much, kill plants.
Why do fish die if chemical fertilizers are mixed with water?
They breathe in the chemical water to get oxygen.
What is an environmental assessment of chemical fertilizers?
Chemical fertilizers can pollute the water supply. Their use helps to produce more crops but their quantities have to be carefully controlled.
What are the examples of chemical fertilizers?
examples of fertilizers
What element in fertilizers and some detergents contributes to water pollution and growth of algae and water weeds?
Inorganic Fertilizers often contain nitrogen, which can cause eutrophication in bodies of water. Detergents containing phosphates are extremely harmful.
How do fertilizers affect the pH of waterways?
Fertilizers contain nitrogen and phosphorus which can affect the pH of water ways. A pH of 7 is neutral. When water pH is raised above this, it can have harmful affects on the waterway, causing nutrient or water pollution.
Why use of chemical fertilizers is harmful?
In regards to pollution, with rainfall, the chemicals can run off into near water sources. Advancements in agriculture such as the switch from organic to chemical fertilizers and introduction of pesticides and pest-resistant strains have resulted in increased yields of healthy crops. But this fertilizer affects soil for if fertilizer is being used, the soil will not be fertile and the chemicals in the crops can harm the health of consumer. It harms the planet, go with organic!
Effects of fertilizers on water quality?
Properly fertilized land causes no water issues at all and provides several times more food then if fertilizers were not used. Without fertilizers the planet could not sustain anywhere near the volume of humans we currently have. Over fertilization with some forms of fertilizers can cause water contamination. Some fertilizers are natural and run off from them is not an issue.
Are fertilizers physical or chemical properties?
chemical
What are harmful effects of Toxic chemical?
Harmful effects of toxic chemical are- When thrown in water bodies they pollute the water and all the freshwater organisms die. they also pollute the environment.
Are fertilizers good for plants?
Fertilizers are only good for plants if a suitable amount of them are given. Too much fertilizers are harmful too plants too!
Chemical fertilizers stimulate plant growth but if the concentration is too high they may damage roots What precations concerning chemical fertilizers must a gardner take?
Chemical fertilizers stimulate plant growth; but if the concentration is too high, they may damage roots. What precautions concerning chemical fertilizers must a gardener take?
