Question

which of the following statements about pesticides is true?
a. pesticides provide plants with essential nutrients.
b. pesticides prevent the destruction of crops.
c. pesticides are never harmful to plants.
d. pesticides are never harmful to animals.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Option a: Fertilizers, not pesticides, provide plants with essential nutrients.
• Option b: Pesticides are designed to kill pests (such as insects, fungi, and weeds) that can destroy crops. This is their main function.
• Option c: Some pesticides can be harmful to plants if misused (e.g., over - application, wrong type for the plant).
• Option d: Pesticides can be harmful to animals. For example, they can enter the food chain and affect non - target animals.

Answer:

B. Pesticides prevent the destruction of crops.