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Agrochemicals and their Effects on the Environment - Coggle Diagram
Agrochemicals and their Effects on the Environment
What are they?
are the generic name given to chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, and insecticides.
What do they mainly affect?
water bodies
soil
food chain
The health of people who consume products grown with agrochemicals
Effect on Soil
They may kill bacteria and other organisms beneficial to the soil
Increase nitrate content in the soil
Alter pH levels
Unnatural growth effects
Residual effects
Can bioaccumulate; thereby entering the food chain
Effect on Water
Make water unfit for consumption.
Agrochemicals in water spread to larger bodies, promoting algae growth, which can lead to fish deaths (known as fish kills).
Excess chemicals lead to eutrophication.
Leads to water pollution.
Alters the chemical properties of water.
Effect on Air
Pesticide particles diffuse with air, altering their composition.
Winds disperse polluted air across large areas, spreading their ill effects.
Increases risk of respiratory illnesses.