Which statement describes a negative consequence of humans’ use of excess water? it allows food to be produced in dry areas. it increases runoff, which carries fertilizers. it enables food to be produced in drought years. it results to water not being recycled.

The statement that describes negative consequences of humans' use of excess water is choice number two in which it increases run off, which carries fertilizers. Run off means of having to drain water and if it increases, it will only result into having it to be wasted where in it is important and vital as it is important for humans as well as plants and animals.