Question

1. biodegradable pesticides take years to break down in the soil and water.

true
false

1. pesticides are used in agriculture for all the following reasons except:

prevent crop loss
increase food production
poison people
kill pests

Explanation:

1. Biodegradable pesticides break down relatively quickly in soil and water, not take years.
2. Pesticides are used in agriculture to prevent crop loss, increase food production and kill pests, not to poison people.

Answer:

1. False
2. Poison people