Question

which of the following activities is most likely to result in nutrient pollution?
a. cutting down trees
b. pouring motor oil down the drain
c. excess fertilizer use
d. none of the above

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Option a: Cutting down trees (deforestation) mainly affects habitats, soil erosion, and carbon cycles, not nutrient pollution directly.
• Option b: Pouring motor oil down the drain causes oil pollution (hazardous to aquatic life, not nutrient - related).
• Option c: Excess fertilizer use introduces excess nutrients (like nitrogen, phosphorus) into water bodies via runoff, leading to nutrient pollution (e.g., eutrophication).
• Option d: Incorrect as option c is a valid cause of nutrient pollution.

Answer:

C. excess fertilizer use