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Fertilizers and Biodiversity

Description: Test your knowledge on the impact of fertilizers on biodiversity.
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Which of the following is NOT a major type of fertilizer?

  1. Nitrogen

  2. Phosphorus

  3. Potassium

  4. Carbon Dioxide

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carbon Dioxide is a greenhouse gas, not a fertilizer.

What is the primary source of nitrogen in fertilizers?

  1. Ammonia

  2. Nitrates

  3. Nitrites

  4. Urea

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ammonia is the primary source of nitrogen in fertilizers.

Which of the following is NOT a major source of phosphorus in fertilizers?

  1. Rock Phosphate

  2. Superphosphate

  3. Triple Superphosphate

  4. Bone Meal

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bone Meal is a source of calcium and phosphorus, but it is not a major source of phosphorus in fertilizers.

What is the primary source of potassium in fertilizers?

  1. Potassium Chloride

  2. Potassium Sulfate

  3. Potassium Nitrate

  4. Potassium Carbonate

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Potassium Chloride is the primary source of potassium in fertilizers.

Which of the following is NOT a major environmental impact of fertilizers?

  1. Eutrophication

  2. Acidification

  3. Greenhouse Gas Emissions

  4. Ozone Depletion

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ozone Depletion is caused by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), not fertilizers.

What is eutrophication?

  1. The process of nutrient enrichment in a water body

  2. The process of soil erosion

  3. The process of desertification

  4. The process of deforestation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eutrophication is the process of nutrient enrichment in a water body, which can lead to algal blooms and other problems.

Which of the following is NOT a major cause of eutrophication?

  1. Fertilizer runoff

  2. Sewage discharge

  3. Animal waste

  4. Industrial pollution

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Industrial pollution is not a major cause of eutrophication.

What is acidification?

  1. The process of soil erosion

  2. The process of desertification

  3. The process of deforestation

  4. The process of lowering the pH of a water body

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Acidification is the process of lowering the pH of a water body, which can be caused by acid rain or other factors.

Which of the following is NOT a major cause of acidification?

  1. Fertilizer runoff

  2. Sewage discharge

  3. Animal waste

  4. Burning of fossil fuels

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Animal waste is not a major cause of acidification.

What are greenhouse gases?

  1. Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere

  2. Gases that cause acid rain

  3. Gases that cause ozone depletion

  4. Gases that cause smog

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, which can lead to global warming.

Which of the following is NOT a major greenhouse gas?

  1. Carbon Dioxide

  2. Methane

  3. Nitrous Oxide

  4. Oxygen

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas.

Which of the following is NOT a major impact of fertilizers on biodiversity?

  1. Eutrophication

  2. Acidification

  3. Greenhouse Gas Emissions

  4. Habitat Loss

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Habitat Loss is not a major impact of fertilizers on biodiversity.

What can be done to reduce the environmental impacts of fertilizers?

  1. Use fertilizers more efficiently

  2. Reduce the use of fertilizers

  3. Develop new fertilizers that are less harmful to the environment

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above can be done to reduce the environmental impacts of fertilizers.

What is the role of biodiversity in maintaining ecosystem health?

  1. Biodiversity helps to regulate ecosystem processes

  2. Biodiversity provides food and shelter for wildlife

  3. Biodiversity helps to control pests and diseases

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are roles of biodiversity in maintaining ecosystem health.

How can fertilizers affect biodiversity?

  1. Fertilizers can cause eutrophication, which can lead to algal blooms and other problems

  2. Fertilizers can cause acidification, which can harm aquatic life

  3. Fertilizers can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, which can lead to climate change

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ways that fertilizers can affect biodiversity.

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