Why does a farmed field lose its fertility while a wild pasture does not?
A)Harvesting removes the minerals and organic matter stored in the plants from the ecosystem.
B)Wild pastures are continually fertilized by nitrogen rich rain formed in thunderstorms.
C)Nature is more balanced than agriculture.
D)Agricultural plants require more water than natural plants and this leads to more leaching.
E)all of the above

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Harvesting crops removes nutrients and organic matter from the soil, reducing its fertility over time. In a wild pasture, the plants die and decompose naturally, returning nutrients to the soil.

Answer: D
 Agricultural plants often require more water than natural plants and can lead to leaching of nutrients from the soil. In a wild pasture, plants have adapted to the local conditions and typically use water more efficiently, reducing the amount of nutrient loss.

Therefore, the correct answer is A and D.

Why Does a Farmed Field Lose Its Fertility While a Wild