In North Carolina, demand for fresh water has increased dramatically. One of the main reasons for this is increased water use for agriculture. Respond to the following in 3-5 sentences:

Relate one effect of agricultural water use on North Carolina's river basins.

Relate one conservation strategy that would reduce the effect of agricultural practices on water quality.

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Princess Cooley

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2 October, 21:38

In North Carolina, demand for fresh water has increased dramatically. One of the main reasons for this is increased water use for agriculture. Respond to the following in 3-5 sentences:

Relate one effect of agricultural water use on North Carolina's river basins.

Relate one conservation strategy that would reduce the effect of agricultural practices on water quality.

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Sage Lowe · Answer 1

Agriculture water is used in the land areas to grow crops. The effect of agriculture water use on North Carolina's river basin is positive. It is because the water is being utilized for the agriculture purpose.

Explanation:

There are many conservation strategies that would reduce the effect of agriculture practices on water quality. The water should be estimated and should be drawn out of the river basin for the agriculture purpose. There should be effective and judicious use of water available.

The use of pesticides, fertilizers should be done in the water which is extracted out of the basin for agriculture purpose. The mixing of chemical should not be done in the mainstream water bodies. By this way the water equality of the water body is maintained.