AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
WHICH IS CORRECT ABOUT PESTICIDES THAT IS SPRAYED ON A LARGE AREA OF LAND
A
IT WILL ACCUMULATE AT THE PRODUCER LEVEL
B
IT WILL ACCUMULATE AT THE PRIMARY CONSUMER LEVEL
C
IT WILL ACCUMULATE IN THE BODIES OF THE TOP PREDATORS
D
IT IS GREATEST AT THE LEVEL IT IS SPRAYED ON
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The extensive use of pesticides in agricultural production can degrade and damage the community of microorganisms living in the soil, particularly when these chemicals are overused or misused as chemical compounds build up in the soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -When people come into contact with large quantities of pesticide, the result may be acute poisoning or long-term health effects that may include cancer and adverse effects on reproduction.

Detailed explanation-3: -Among the different pesticides used in the agricultural fields, glyphosate is the most used active pesticides since 2001, followed by atrazine and metolachlor-S.

Detailed explanation-4: -Impact on environment 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.

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