Question

The picture shows a pond ecosystem that is located near a farm. Why does the farmer need to analyze the soil of the farm to apply the proper amount of fertilizer? Choose all that apply.

The excess fertilizer could block out the sun and kill the plants.

The excess fertilizer could run-off into the pond and cause an algal bloom.

The excess fertilizer contains nitrogen and causes a disruption in the nitrogen cycle.

The excess fertilizer causes the water to evaporate and causes a disruption in the water cycle.

Answer 1

The excess fertilizer could run-off into the pond and cause an algal bloom.
The excess fertilizer contains nitrogen and causes a disruption in the nitrogen cycle.