The likelihood of polluting groundwater with pesticides and plant nutrients is enhanced by _____.
A)the presence of macropores in the soil
B)light tillage of the upper centimeter or so of soil
C)the use of tillage to control weeds
D)the production of oats rather than wheat
E)conventional tillage as a choice compared with conservation tillage

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Macropores in the soil can facilitate the rapid movement of water and dissolved substances, including pesticides and nutrients, into the groundwater.

The Likelihood of Polluting Groundwater with Pesticides and Plant Nutrients