Question

Some contaminants enter the water from commercial farming, while other problems are an indirect result of these contaminants. Which water problem is an indirect result of contaminants from commercial farming?(1 point)
Responses

algae
algae

fertilizers
fertilizers

pesticides
pesticides

herbicides

Answer 1

The water problem that is an indirect result of contaminants from commercial farming is **algae**. Algae blooms can occur as a result of nutrient runoff (like nitrogen and phosphorus from fertilizers), which can lead to poor water quality and other ecological issues.