Asked by gigi

Which of the following activities is most likely to result in nutrient pollution?
a.
cutting down trees
b.
pouring motor oil down the drain
c.
excess fertilizer use
d.
none of the above

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
c. excess fertilizer use

Fertilizers contain nitrogen and phosphorus that can run off into waterways, causing nutrient pollution (algal blooms and eutrophication). Cutting down trees and pouring motor oil down drains cause other types of pollution but not primarily nutrient pollution.