how does the way we keep our yards affect lakes?

a. phosphorous in fertilizers helps reduce the smell in lakes.
b. conserve water so lakes dont dry up.
c. phosphorous can cause more weeds and algae to grow in lakes.

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how does the way we keep our yards affect lakes?

a. phosphorous in fertilizers helps reduce the smell in lakes.
b. conserve water so lakes dont dry up.
c. phosphorous can cause more weeds and algae to grow in lakes.

anonymous · Answer

I don't think it is b because the other answers seem to talk about phosphorous and b just doesn't make too much sense.

anonymous · Answer

Do you know what Phosphorous is?

anonymous · Answer

it was c. and phosphorus is something in fertilizer, it makes grass and stuff grow faster.

anonymous · Answer

C is right

anonymous · Answer

I was going to say that but whatever. Phosphorous makes algae grow faster in bodies of water so C is correct

anonymous · Answer

Thank you for trying to help me anyways.

anonymous · Answer

No problem

anonymous · Answer

C