Question

technological solutions have good and bad effects. What is one bad effect of spraying a chemical pesticide on crops?
A- it is dangerous to humans.
B-it kills all insect pests.
C-it is inexpensive.
D.it protects food from damage.

Answer 1

Answer:

correct option is A_ it is dangerous to human

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (A) It is dangerous to humans.

EXPLANATION

• Pesticides can be defined as chemical substances that are used in agricultural lands or otherwise in order used to kill pests including insects, rodents, and unwanted plants.
• The use of pesticides can improve crop yields and help in preventing the spread of diseases such as malaria in humans.
• The disadvantages of using chemical pesticides on crops are as follows;

1. Death related to Pesticide-poisoning in human beings.
2. Chronic diseases such as immune suppression, reproductive abnormalities, and cancer.
3. Pesticides can reach groundwater and can contaminate it with harmful chemicals.
4. Excessive use of pesticides degrades soil fertility.
5. Pesticide mobility can cause harm to non-target organisms, disrupting ecosystem balance.

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