Describe the three major agricultural pollutants

What will be an ideal response?


? Animal wastes that are not managed properly may get into runoff and contaminate the water supply or they
can seep into the ground and contaminate the groundwater.
? Excessive or improperly applied pesticides and fertilizers can be carried by runoff into the water supply or they
can seep into the ground and contaminate the groundwater.
? Soil sediments resulting from erosion can be carried by moving water or wind and be deposited in undesirable
places downstream or downwind

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a. recombinant c. knock-out b. black-out d. restricted

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Technician A says that a leaking pressure relief valve can cause absence of power assist. Technician B says that a missing or slipping pump drive belt can cause lack of power assist. Which technician is correct?

A) Technician A only B) Technician B only C) Both technicians D) Neither technician

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Suggestion programs promote safety by involving employees in a way that allows them to feel ownership in the safety program.