Phosphate pollution is caused by:

weathering of phosphate rocks only

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agriculatural fertilizers only

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phosphate rocks and sewage

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sewage and agricultural fertilizers

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Solution

The correct option is C sewage and agricultural fertilizers
Nitrates in water can cause severe illness in infants and domestic animals. Common sources of excess nitrate reaching lakes and streams include septic systems, animal feedlots, agricultural fertilizers, manure, industrial wastewaters, sanitary landfills, and garbage dumps. So D is the correct option.

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