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Agrochemicals used in farms cause damage to ___ .
Agrochemicals used in farms cause damage to
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B the soil
C the water
D the air
Following are the effects which are caused by excess use of agrochemicals;
Effect on Soil:
They may kill helpful bacteria
Increase nitrate content in soil
Effect on Water:
Make water unfit for consumption.
Excess chemicals lead to Eutrophication.
Alter the chemical properties of water.
Effect on Air:
Pesticide particles diffuse with air altering their nature.
Wind drifts carry polluted air to other parts thereby spreading their ill effects.
Air polluted in this way is inhaled by surrounding living organisms having drastic effects on their health.
B
the soil
C
the water
D
the air
Following are the effects which are caused by excess use of agrochemicals;
Effect on Soil:
They may kill helpful bacteria
Increase nitrate content in soil
Effect on Water:
Make water unfit for consumption.
Excess chemicals lead to Eutrophication.
Alter the chemical properties of water.
Effect on Air:
Pesticide particles diffuse with air altering their nature.
Wind drifts carry polluted air to other parts thereby spreading their ill effects.
Air polluted in this way is inhaled by surrounding living organisms having drastic effects on their health.
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