Which of the following agricultural practices have been primarily responsible for the pollution of our water resources?
1. Use of livestock manure
2. Use of Chemical fertilizer
3. Excessive use of chemical pesticides
4. Deforestation
a) 1 and 2
b) 1, 2, and 4
c) 2 and 3
d) 1,3, and 4
Answer. c) 2 and 3
The use of Livestock manure does not pollute water and soils it is a sustainable way to increase agriculture productivity.
Chemical fertilizers and chemical pesticides are primarily responsible for water pollution
Deforestation causes soil erosion and biodiversity loss, but it is not responsible for water pollution directly.
Sources of Water Pollution:
Sewage and wastewater are two main point sources of water pollution.
Chemical fertilizers and thermal power plants are two diffuse sources of water pollution.
Waterborne diseases:
Waterborne diseases are Diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid fever, and Hepatitis.
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