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Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information. A. The main cause of water pollution is the widespread use of commercial inorganic fertilizers on sloped land near streams and lakes. B. In addition, the widespread use of commercial inorganic fertilizers causes water pollution when nitrates and phosphates are washed into streams and lakes. C. Also, the widespread commercial production of inorganic fertilizers has caused water pollution in bodies of water such as streams and lakes. D. The most commonly used commercial inorganic fertilizers are nitrate and phosphate fertilizers, which cause water pollution if they enter streams or lakes.