What is the Loss of Fertilizer and Pesticides from Soil

Question

What is the loss of fertilizer and pesticides from soil by water moving through it?
A) the pesticide treadmill
B) biomagnification
C) soil erosion
D) runoff

Accepted Answer

Runoff is the movement of water over the soil surface or through the soil, and it can carry with it excess fertilizer and pesticides. This runoff can lead to contamination of nearby water bodies and harm aquatic ecosystems.