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How do fertilizers reach the oceans?

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Answer:

Through water contamination

Step-by-step explanation:

The fertilizer get into the water system, though the ground, rivers and stream which are all leading to the ocean. (when it rains the fertilizer comes of the crop and travels with the rain water)

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Answer:

From the Runoff of the land near a body of water

Step-by-step explanation:

Nitrogen and phosphorus enter the water system from fertilizer applications on lawns and gardens due to rainfall. When these nutrients aren't absorbed by plant roots, they're washed out of the soil by excessive irrigation and rain and carried into storm drains and natural water sources.

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