“Fertilizers and pesticides lead to soil pollution.” List two reasons to justify the statement.

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Both fertilizers and pesticides cause soil pollution by-Killing or inhibiting the growth of soil microorganisms.
Destruction of soil crumbs.
Their passage into crops and groundwater causes toxic effects on humans and animals (e.g., producing methemoglobin).

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“Fertilizers and pesticides lead to soil pollution.” List two reasons to justify the statement.

Both fertilizers and pesticides cause soil pollution by-Killing or inhibiting the growth of soil microorganisms.Destruction of soil crumbs.Their passage into crops and groundwater causes toxic effects on humans and animals (e.g., producing methemoglobin).

Both fertilizers and pesticides cause soil pollution by-Killing or inhibiting the growth of soil microorganisms.
Destruction of soil crumbs.
Their passage into crops and groundwater causes toxic effects on humans and animals (e.g., producing methemoglobin).