The consequences of over-fertilizing include _______________.
A) very large fruits and vegetables
B) larger crop yields per acre
C) very fertile soils in future years
D) crops spreading into adjacent unfarmed areas
E) eutrophication and dead zones in nearby aquatic ecosystems

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Over-fertilization can lead to an excess of nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, in the soil that can be washed away by rainwater and end up in nearby aquatic ecosystems. This can cause eutrophication, where algae blooms occur and use up all the oxygen in the water, leading to dead zones that can harm aquatic life.

The Consequences of Over-Fertilizing Include _______________