The excess fertilizers not consumed by crops are washed away from land by rain and pollute _____.
A
water
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B
air
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C
noise
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D
soil
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Solution
The correct option is A water The excess fertilizers not consumed by crops are washed away from the land by rain and pollute water. These fertilizers are chemical compounds that harm aquatic plants and animals. They also degrade the quality of water. Hence option A is correct.