Why are most fertilizers rich in nitrogen and phosphorous?

A) To increase the amount of nitrogen and phosphorous in the soil, which are essential for soil texture.

B) To increase the amount of nitrogen and phosphorous in the soil, which are essential for the water retention capacity of soil.

C) To replenish nitrogen and phosphorous in the soil, which are most essential for plant growth.

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Kirsten Hooper

5 June, 10:06

Why are most fertilizers rich in nitrogen and phosphorous?

A) To increase the amount of nitrogen and phosphorous in the soil, which are essential for soil texture.

B) To increase the amount of nitrogen and phosphorous in the soil, which are essential for the water retention capacity of soil.

C) To replenish nitrogen and phosphorous in the soil, which are most essential for plant growth.

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Jade Vaughan · Answer 1

Most fertilizers are rich in nitrogen and phosphorous because they have to replenish nitrogen and phosphorous in the soil, which are essential for plant growth. If they didn't have this, the soil would have to wait fro another cycle and this would hinder plant growth. The correct answer is C.