Question

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in less developed countries, pesticides are typically applied by hand, whereas pesticides are typically applied by tractors or aircraft in more developed countries. which of the following best explains the risks associated with pesticide applications?
a crop dusters are at risk when applying pesticides with aircraft in more developed countries, whereas environmental pollution is a risk in less developed countries.

b farm animals used to plow fields are at risk from pesticides in more developed countries, whereas environmental pollution is a risk is less developed countries.

c farmers health is at risk in less developed countries, whereas environmental pollution is a risk in more developed countries.

d crops are at risk in more developed countries, whereas environmental pollution is a risk in less developed countries.

e contract harvesters are at risk in more developed countries, whereas environmental pollution is a risk in less developed countries.

Explanation:

In less developed countries, manual pesticide application (by hand) exposes farmers directly to pesticides, risking their health. In more developed countries, mechanized application (tractors/aircraft) can lead to broader environmental pollution due to larger - scale, more widespread spraying. Option A incorrectly assigns environmental pollution to less developed countries and focuses on crop dusters (not the main risk contrast). Option B is wrong as farm animals plowing is not typical in more developed countries. Option D misstates crop risk in more developed countries. Option E's contract harvesters risk is not related to pesticide application methods. Option C correctly contrasts farmer health risk (less developed, manual application) and environmental pollution risk (more developed, mechanized application).

Answer:

C. Farmers' health is at risk in less developed countries, whereas environmental pollution is a risk in more developed countries.