Environmental issues concerning use of nitrogen containg fertilisers Flashcards
1
Q
What are some of the negative effects of nitrogen containing fertilisers?
A
Reduced species diversity
Leaching
Eutrophication
2
Q
How may nitrogen rich fertiliser reduce species diversity?
A
Nitrogen rich soils favour rapid growing species such as grass and nettles, causing them to outcompete
3
Q
What is leaching
A
Process by which nutrients are removed from the soil
Nutrients can find their way to water courses and pollute + eutrophication
4
Q
What is eutrophication?
A
The process by which nutrient concentrations increase in bodies of water
