Which statement explains how commercial land use negatively impacts watersheds?

O Chemicals in fertilizers run off into water and cause algae blooms.

O Production of clothing items makes pollutants that contaminate the water.

O Chemicals from lawn maintenance leach into water and are washed into rivers.

O Motors from boats and wave runners leak fuel pollutants into water and affect fish.

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Donna Christian

Chemistry

11 August, 16:08

Which statement explains how commercial land use negatively impacts watersheds?

O Chemicals in fertilizers run off into water and cause algae blooms.

O Production of clothing items makes pollutants that contaminate the water.

O Chemicals from lawn maintenance leach into water and are washed into rivers.

O Motors from boats and wave runners leak fuel pollutants into water and affect fish.

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Nathaly Pitts · Answer 1

Chemicals in fertilizers run off into water and cause algae blooms

Explanation:

Of the answer choices, the ones that have to do with commercial land use are the ones discussing fertilizers. Some commercial land is dedicated to lawn, but commercial farms are a much larger portion of commercial land use. The appropriate choice is, "Chemicals in fertilizers run off into water and cause algae blooms."