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Geological Engineering · Q47

Environmental Geology and Sustainability

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 47

Q47

What type of soil pollution is caused by excessive use of chemical fertilizers?

A.
Thermal pollution
B.
Nutrient pollution
Answer
C.
Plastic contamination
D.
Acid rain

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Nutrient pollution from fertilizers leads to eutrophication in water bodies.This disrupts aquatic ecosystems and water quality.