Question

1. how can fertilizers and pesticides lead to soil mismanagement?

○ they can poison soil organisms.
○ they can feed plant roots.
○ they can form holes in the soil.
○ they can take minerals from the soil.

Explanation:

Fertilizers and pesticides often contain chemical compounds that are toxic to many beneficial soil organisms (like bacteria, fungi, and small invertebrates) when overused or misapplied. This disrupts soil health, leading to soil mismanagement. The other options describe positive or unrelated soil processes, not harm from these chemicals.

Answer:

A. They can poison soil organisms.