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Which of the following statements about pesticides and herbicides is not true?
a.
They can enter waterways, polluting them.
b.
Once the pesticides and herbicides break down, they are no longer harmful.
c.
Pesticides and herbicides are widely used in agriculture.
d.
Pesticides and herbicides can have negative effects on the environment.

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Answer: b.

Explanation: Breakdown doesn't guarantee safety — some pesticides/herbicides are persistent, their metabolites can still be toxic (or even more toxic), and residues can bioaccumulate. Options a, c and d are true.