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Explain why allowing nitrogen or phosphorus fertilizers to run into a body of water can negatively affect life in it?
Strangely enough, Fertilizers do not DIRECTLY affect waterways negatively. let me explain a little more.
natural bodies of water have dissolved chemicals and minerals in the water that microorganisms and plants absorb to live
All natural bodies of water have a trace amount of Nitrogen and Phosphorous already in them.
the reason why it is ill advised to get Nitrogen or Phosphorous into natural waterways is that Microorganisms, such as algae, which are naturally balanced in the ecosystem by the natural amount of the chemicals, thrive and explode in population because of the sudden increase in those chamicals. you may have heard the term "Algal Bloom", that's what it is, a spike in amount of a normally restricted nutrient has caused the Algae to grow into a cloud-like colony.
these algal colonies are what harm the other organisms in the water. the algae drains up all the dissolved Oxygen in the water and suffocates other oganisms such as fish, insect larvae in the water, and amphibians. then this creates a ripple effect because ther's less food for predator species that would normally eat the fish, insects, and amphibians.
your local Department of Agriculture and Game and Wildlife bureau may have more information on how much Nitrogen and Phosphorous you should have in your fertilizer if you are planning on putting it on your lawn.
What else can I help you with?
What chemicals do you find in fertilizers?
The principal elements in fertilizers are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
What are the examples of fertilizers?
Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus or animal dung.
What three fertilizers are most important for crops?
Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Potassium
What do the numbers on fertilizers indicate?
The percentage of Nitrogen, phosphorus and potash in the mixture.
What element from the periodic table is important in fertilizers?
nitrogen phosphorus potassium
what contains nitrogen and phosphorus which are required by living things and which are used in industry?
Fertilizers contain nitrogen and phosphorus, which are essential nutrients for plant growth. These nutrients can also be found in wastewater, where they can contribute to eutrophication. In industry, nitrogen is used for ammonia production and phosphorus is used in the manufacturing of detergents and fertilizers.
What are the three major fertilizers or known as macro elements?
Potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen.
What are the two fertilizers in group 5A?
The two fertilizers in Group 5A are ammonium nitrate and ammonium sulfate.
What elements are used to make fertilizer?
Fertilizers contain multiple elements. The the ones usually singled out for specification are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
Can you export NPK fertilizer?
Yes, NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) fertilizers can be exported.
What are the 3 main elements in fertilizers?
The three main elements in fertilizers are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. These are often referred to as NPK, representing their chemical symbols in the periodic table. These nutrients are essential for plant growth and development.
What is the importance of nitrogen and phosphorus?
Nitrogen covers 78% of the air around you! Which means you breath it and you can't live without it :(. Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for plants. It is, therefore, added to fertilizers.
