Why is the use of pesticides on soils and

crops harmful for humans?

A. Pesticides are carried across the surface

in runoff which can contaminate aquifers.

B. Pesticides kill organisms that can harm

plants.

C. Pesticides pollute wells that people drink

from.

D. Pesticides are evaporated with water and

contaminate the atmosphere.

Question

Madalyn Potter

Chemistry

11 August, 06:46

Why is the use of pesticides on soils and

crops harmful for humans?

A. Pesticides are carried across the surface

in runoff which can contaminate aquifers.

B. Pesticides kill organisms that can harm

plants.

C. Pesticides pollute wells that people drink

from.

D. Pesticides are evaporated with water and

contaminate the atmosphere.

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Answers (2)

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Josephine York · Answer 1

The answer is: D.

Pesticides secrete into soils and groundwater which can end up in drinking water, and pesticide spray can drift and pollute the air.

Yaretzi · Answer 2

A.

Once it rains the pesticide goes down the runoff and pollute the water