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What is a problem related to fertilizer runoff?
Eutrophication
What is the problem to runoff of fertilizer?
it is polluting our lakes and rivers
Fertilizer runoff from a farm is an example of what?
nonpoint source pollution
What does runoff of fertilizer cause?
Runoff of fertilizer can cause water pollution in nearby bodies of water, leading to algae blooms and fish kills. Excess nutrients from the fertilizer can also disrupt the balance of ecosystems and harm aquatic organisms. Additionally, runoff can contribute to the contamination of drinking water sources, posing a risk to human health.
Which body of water is most sensitive to fertilizer runoff?
Pond, because the water is stagnant.
How does nitrogen get into the chesapeake bay?
Most nitrogen in the Chesapeake Bay is the result of fertilizer use and agricultural runoff.
What part of government deals with fertilizer for plants?
Fertilizer is a concern of farms and agriculture. Therefore, the Department of Agriculture would be concerned with this. The Environmental Protection Agency would be concerned with fertilizer runoff and possible toxicity or pollution due to certain fertilizers.
How does fertilizer in surface water runoff affect algae?
once the surface runoff has reached a water body if the fertilizer contains nitrogen or phosphorous it can lead to eutrophic conditions in the water that promote algae growth. the algae growth will also be effected by the amount of flushing in the water body, temperature and if the water is stagnant or has ripples/waves.
What is Artificial eutrophication?
Eutrophication that occurs because of the introduction of inorganic plant nutrients into a body of water through sewage and fertilizer runoff.
Why is overuse of fertilizer harmful?
Overuse of fertilizer can lead to nutrient runoff into water sources, causing water pollution and algal blooms. This can harm aquatic ecosystems and disrupt the balance of the ecosystem. Additionally, excess fertilizer can contribute to soil acidification and decrease soil biodiversity.
What type fertilizer is used to increase the growing capacity of crops?
All types. That's pretty much the definition of a fertilizer. It might be a natural fertilizer such as manure or compost, a mined fertilizer such as phosphate or potash, or a manufactured fertilizer such as urea or monoammonium phosphate.
What is the definition for fertilizer?
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