The results of the overapplication of fertilization can include __________________
A)crops spreading rapidly into nearby areas
B)large crop yields per acre
C)very large fruits and vegetables
D)very fertile soils in future years
E)eutrophication in nearby waters

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Overapplication of fertilization can lead to eutrophication in nearby waters, which is an excessive growth of algae and aquatic plants due to an increase in nutrients. This can lead to oxygen depletion and harm aquatic ecosystems. The other options, such as crops spreading rapidly, large yields per acre, and very large fruits and vegetables, may not necessarily be negative outcomes of fertilization. However, they could still have negative effects on the environment, such as increasing food waste or decreasing biodiversity. The idea of very fertile soils is also not necessarily negative, but it would depend on the type of fertilization used and its impact on soil health.

The Results of the Overapplication of Fertilization Can Include __________________