Identify the most likely missing step in the sequence describing how farming in Central America and the Caribbean can have a negative impact on the ocean. (1 point) Responses Most farms are located along the coast, where flooding can wash pesticides into the ocean. Most farms are located along the coast, where flooding can wash pesticides into the ocean. Earthquakes and mudslides push crops into rivers where the pesticides wash away and reach the ocean. Earthquakes and mudslides push crops into rivers where the pesticides wash away and reach the ocean. Rain washes pesticides off crops and into rivers, which eventually flow into the ocean. Rain washes pesticides off crops and into rivers, which eventually flow into the ocean. Factories that make pesticides dump their waste products into the ocean, polluting it. Factories that make pesticides dump their waste products into the ocean, polluting it.

Answer 1

Improper disposal of agricultural waste, such as pesticide containers or leftover chemicals, can lead to contamination of rivers and ultimately the ocean.