Question

The majority of pesticides do not have a residual effect (i.e., not persistent; lose chemical activity) in the soil.

a) True

b) False

Answer 1

Answer:

B- False

Explanation:

Pesticides can contaminate soil, water, turf, and other vegetation. In addition to killing insects or weeds, pesticides can be toxic to a host of other organisms including birds, fish, beneficial insects, and non-target plants. Soil can be degraded and the community of organisms living in the soil can be damaged by the misuse or over use of pesticides. Some pesticides are more toxic to soil organisms than others.

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