Why Does Microfertilization Reduce the Amount of Water Pollution from Farms

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Multiple Choice

Why does microfertilization reduce the amount of water pollution from farms that employ this technique?

• A)Since no fertilizer is used,there is no contamination by fertilizer from water runoff of the farm.
• B)Microfertilization employs a biodegradable nitrogen source that does not pollute water sources.
• C)Since only a small amount of fertilizer is used,less will end up in the local water supply.
• D)With this technique,all of the fertilizer applied is used by the plant; thus there isn't a chance for it to end up in the water supply.
• E)Microfertilization actually increases the amount of water pollution seen in local sources.

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