Question

pesticides are best described as _______.
a. polluting chemicals toxic to all living things
b. chemicals that destroy 33% of the world’s potential food supply
c. toxic chemicals used to control weed populations
d. toxic chemicals used to control pest populations

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Pesticides are specifically designed to control pest populations. Option a is incorrect as they are not toxic to all living things. Option b is wrong as pesticides are not about destroying food supply but protecting it from pests. Option c refers to herbicides (for weeds), not pesticides. Pesticides target pests.

Answer:

D. toxic chemicals used to control pest populations