Farmers spray pesticides to protect fruits from pests. What is a possible harmful effect of using pesticides?
A)
Pesticides are harmful to plants and should not be used.
B)
Pesticides collect on the leaves and do not allow plants to take in oxygen.
C)
Pesticides remain on fruits and are passed on to anyone who eats the fruits.

Question

Farmers spray pesticides to protect fruits from pests. What is a possible harmful effect of using pesticides?
A)
Pesticides are harmful to plants and should not be used.	
B)
Pesticides collect on the leaves and do not allow plants to take in oxygen.	
C)
Pesticides remain on fruits and are passed on to anyone who eats the fruits.

anonymous · Answer

C. Pesticides are usually toxic to humans and animals, (their purpose was to kill pests anyway)