Multiple choice

Which one of the following is a balanced fertilizer for plants?

  1. Urea

  2. Ammonium sulphate

  3. Nitrates

  4. Compost

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Compost is considered a balanced fertilizer because it provides a diverse mixture of organic matter and multiple essential macronutrients and micronutrients. Chemical fertilizers like urea or ammonium sulphate are typically high in only a single nutrient, such as nitrogen.