Question

List two major harmful effects of pesticides such as DDT used in agriculture

Answer 1

Pesticides such as dichloro diphenyl trichloroethane or DDT cause biological magnification because they are easily absorbed by the plants and further transferred to the animals and they also cause environmental degradation in the form of land, water and air pollution

Answer 2

Pesticides benefit the crops; however, they also impose a serious negative impact on the environment. Excessive use of pesticides may lead to the destruction of biodiversity. Many birds, aquatic organisms and animals are under the threat of harmful pesticides for their survival.