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Properly fertilized land causes no water issues at all and provides several times more food then if fertilizers were not used. Without fertilizers the planet could not sustain anywhere near the volume of humans we currently have.
Over fertilization with some forms of fertilizers can cause water contamination. Some fertilizers are natural and run off from them is not an issue.
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What are the effects of fertilizers on crop quality?
It gives nutrients to the crop for the growth and also so that the food stays in a good quality for our health.
What chemicals found in fertilizers can affect water quality?
nitrates. they feed algae.
What has the author E R Parker written?
E. R. Parker has written: 'Effect of fertilizers on orange yields' -- subject(s): Oranges, Fertilizers 'Effects of fertilizers upon the yields, size and quality of orange fruits' -- subject(s): Oranges, Fertilizers
The effects of inorganic fertilizers on the environment?
· Inorganic fertilizers sterilize the natural minerals and nutrients found in soils. · Inorganic fertilizers don't just effect our gardens but also our water ways. When it rains the fertilizer runs into our drains contaminating our water and killing fish. · Inorganic fertilizers sterilize the natural minerals and nutrients found in soils. · Inorganic fertilizers don't just effect our gardens but also our water ways. When it rains the fertilizer runs into our drains contaminating our water and killing fish.
What are the effects of fertilizers in the Earth?
Fertilizers add nutrients and minerals to the soil so plants can grow.
What are the effects of water quality on human animals and plants?
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What are the effects of excessive use of fertilizers?
Excessive use of fertilizers: Expensive; Run off causes pollution of water courses and rivers; Crops may eventually grow too fast after a couple of years and be weak, making them prone to diseases.
How runoff effects a lake?
Heavy runoff from pollutants can affect lakes and rivers water quality.
What are the five water quality indicators?
Fertilizers, pH levels, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and fecal coliform (for those of you who do not know what that is, it's bacteria found in poo.)
What are the effects of low biochemical oxygen demand?
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How do phosphates get into water supply?
They get into water through runoff from fertilizers.
What has the author Gail Glick Andrews written?
Gail Glick Andrews has written: 'Using nitrogen fertilizers wisely' -- subject(s): Nitrogen fertilizers 'Keeping your well water well' -- subject(s): Testing, Drinking water, Wells, Well water 'Understanding nitrogen fertilizers' -- subject(s): Nitrogen fertilizers
