Which zone of a root tip increases the surface area for water and dissolved mineral uptake?
a. root hair zone
b. apical meristem
c. elongation zone
d. maturation zone

affects the water bodies: excessive use of fertilizers causes eutrophication. the fertilizers which are used on plants affect the quality of land on which it is used, further causing erosion of soil. the fertilizers used on plants contain harmful chemical fumes which affect the environment.