Agricultural lands frequently require nutrient augmentation because ________.

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Nutrients are removed from the soil when crops are harvested and not returned to the soil, leading to the need for nutrient augmentation. Option A is incorrect as nitrogen-fixing bacteria can still be present in agricultural lands, although their population may be reduced due to the use of pesticides. Option C may be true for some lands, but not all agricultural lands are inherently nutrient-poor. Option D is not a universal requirement for all agricultural lands. Option E may be true for some irrigation practices, but not all, and is not a primary reason for the need for nutrient augmentation in agricultural lands.

Agricultural Lands Frequently Require Nutrient Augmentation Because ________