Soil health
Biodiversity
Water quality
All of the above
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The correct answer is D. All of the above.
Excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides can have negative impacts on soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.
- Soil health: Chemical fertilizers can disrupt the natural balance of soil microorganisms, which can lead to problems such as soil erosion and nutrient loss. Pesticides can also kill beneficial soil organisms, and can contaminate groundwater and surface water.
- Biodiversity: Chemical fertilizers and pesticides can kill or harm non-target organisms, such as birds, fish, and beneficial insects. This can disrupt the natural balance of ecosystems and lead to the decline of populations of certain species.
- Water quality: Chemical fertilizers and pesticides can runoff into surface water or leach into groundwater, where they can contaminate drinking water supplies and harm aquatic life.
It is important to use chemical fertilizers and pesticides carefully and responsibly to minimize their negative impacts on the environment.