Question

Currently new regulations control the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers to reduce what? A. Water contamination b. Insect populations c. Crop sizes d. Illness

Answer 1

New regulations controlling the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers are primarily aimed at reducing **A. Water contamination**. These regulations are put in place to minimize the runoff of harmful chemicals into waterways, which can lead to contamination of drinking water sources and harm aquatic ecosystems. While the other options may be indirectly affected, the main focus of such regulations is typically on protecting water quality.