Question

desert locusts are devastating to agriculture because ____________. a. they eat insects that play important roles in maintaining crop health b. small swarms can eat the same amount of vegetation in one day as an elephant c. they require massive pesticide use that also harms or destroys crops d. they create dust storms that blanket crops under desert sands please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explanation:

Desert locusts are known for their voracious appetites. Small swarms can consume as much vegetation in a day as an elephant, which is highly destructive to crops in agriculture. Option A is incorrect as they are herbivorous and don't eat beneficial insects. Option C is about the consequence of dealing with them rather than their direct destructive nature. Option D is not a characteristic of desert - locusts causing agricultural damage.

Answer:

B. small swarms can eat the same amount of vegetation in one day as an elephant