Question

What are the by-products of fertilizer industries? How do they affect the environment?

Answer 1

By-products of fertilizer industries:

1. SO₂, NO, NO₂, CO, CO₂, and other by-product fertilizers are examples.
2. Amongst which, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen are the principal by-products that are damaging to the environment.

Effect on the environment:

1. They pollute the environment severely.
2. Greenhouse gases are gases that cause global warming.
3. They contribute to acid rain, which harms plants and animals.