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Agrochemicals and their Effects

Question

Pesticides are considered pollutants because

Moderate

A

they are toxic to non-target organisms.
B

they lead to eutrophication.
C

they enhance the crop production.
D

they kill the pests.

Solution

Pesticides are not just toxic to pests, but are also toxic to non-target organisms, that are important components of the soil ecosystem. Hence, they are considered pollutants.
Fertilisers are responsible for the eutrophication.
They enhance the crop production, but that is not the reason why they are pollutants.

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