Question

question 8 of 28 which of the following is an example of how the same chemicals used to help people can harm the environment? a. hillsides erode after plants are removed to clear a space for crops. b. phosphates are removed from detergents so they dont end up in drinking water. c. excess fertilizers run off into rivers and create a dead zone. d. plants grow back after toxic chemicals are removed from the surrounding soil.

Explanation:

Excess fertilizers aid crop growth (help people) but runoff into rivers creates dead zones (environmental harm), matching the example.

Answer:

C. Excess fertilizers run off into rivers and create a dead zone.