Preliminary exam General Studies November 14, 2024

1.  What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture?  

  1. Proliferation of nitrogen- fixing microorganisms in soil can occur. 
  2. Increase in the acidity of soil can take place. 
  3. Leaching of nitrate to the ground water can occur. 

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