Food production has significantly increased over the last century to keep up with the demands of the growing world population. According to the graph shown above, fertilizer use has also increased to improve plant growth during crop production. What is an
adverse impact to a local community from the long-term use of the fertilizers?
A)
Fish populations will increase in local streams
B)
Fewer carbon emissions from weathering of the soil
C)
Biodiversity decrease in nearby ponds from runoff pollutants entering
water.
D)
A higher carrying capacity for the secondary consumers that live in and
around the community.
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