Question

What is an impact of farmers using chemicals to replace nutrients in the soil?(1 point) Responses Chemicals in the soil make farmers grow fewer crops. Chemicals in the soil make farmers grow fewer crops. Chemicals in the soil prevent pests from eating the crops. Chemicals in the soil prevent pests from eating the crops. Chemicals in the soil need irrigation to make them useful. Chemicals in the soil need irrigation to make them useful. Chemicals in the soil can pollute the water system.

Answer 1

The correct response is: Chemicals in the soil can pollute the water system.

Using chemicals, such as fertilizers and pesticides, can lead to runoff that contaminates nearby water sources, affecting aquatic ecosystems and potentially harming human health.