Question

hich 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.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B — "Once the pesticides and herbicides break down, they are no longer harmful." This is not true: breakdown products can still be toxic, some compounds persist or bioaccumulate, and degradation can create harmful metabolites.