Water pollution can impact our health as well as the health of the environment. which of the following human activities contributes most directly to the loss of water quality?

a. construction of wind turbines

b. burning of fossil fuels for energy

c. application of toxic fertilizers to crops

d. introduction of new species to a habitat

The correct option is C) Application of toxic fertilizers to crops

Explanation:

Toxic fertilizers are one the main causes which result in water pollution. Due to certain conditions such as flooding, the toxic fertilizers gets drained away into nearby lakes and seas. These toxic fertilizers pollute the water and kill many of the aquatic species living in the lakes or rivers. As a result, the polluted water affects human health when such a water is used for irrigation and consumption needs by the humans.

a physical change is being made.