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
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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.
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.
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