Question

Mention whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
(iii) Chemical fertilisers may reach the rivers but do not harm the fish. (T/F)

Answer 1

Solution: False (F)
Chemical fertilisers are slowly washed away by rain water and reaches lakes and ponds. This leads to an increase in the nutrient content in water bodies causing bacteria and algae to grow rapidly, which ultimately leads to the death of aquatic organisms.
Hence, the given statement is false