Asked by bob
Which of the following scenarios is representative of how agricultural practices can affect the environment?
a.
increased oxygen levels in a pond due to fertilizer runoff
b.
sediment accumulation in a body of water near a farm
c.
soil compaction caused by tillage
d.
increased plant growth caused by the application of herbicides
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
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B
Explanation: Farming often causes soil erosion and runoff that leads to sediment accumulating in nearby water bodies. (a) is wrong because fertilizer runoff typically decreases oxygen via eutrophication, (c) is incorrect because tillage usually loosens surface soil (compaction more often results from heavy machinery or repeated traffic), and (d) is wrong because herbicides reduce plant growth rather than increase it.
Explanation: Farming often causes soil erosion and runoff that leads to sediment accumulating in nearby water bodies. (a) is wrong because fertilizer runoff typically decreases oxygen via eutrophication, (c) is incorrect because tillage usually loosens surface soil (compaction more often results from heavy machinery or repeated traffic), and (d) is wrong because herbicides reduce plant growth rather than increase it.
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