Group of answer choices
Farmers select plants that are most resistant to pests, which reduces the need for pesticides.
The environment selects plants that are least resistant to pests, which increases the need for pesticides.
The environment selects plants that are most resistant to pests, which reduces the need for pesticides.
Farmers select plants that are least resistant to pests, which increases the need for pesticides.
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The most appropriate choice in the context of addressing groundwater pollution from pesticide runoff through artificial selection is:
Farmers select plants that are most resistant to pests, which reduces the need for pesticides.
By selecting and breeding plants that naturally have resistance to pests, farmers can reduce their reliance on chemical pesticides, which in turn can lessen the pesticide runoff that contributes to groundwater pollution.
