Agricultural lands frequently require nutrient augmentation because

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Nutrients in plant biomass are typically not returned to the same soil where they were harvested, leading to depletion of soil nutrients. Therefore, farmers often need to add fertilizers to maintain the fertility of the soil. A and D are incorrect because pesticide use and cultivation do not necessarily lead to nutrient depletion, and pesticide use does not directly decrease nitrogen-fixing bacteria population in the soil. C is incorrect because the question does not mention fortification.

Agricultural Lands Frequently Require Nutrient Augmentation Because