Question

some suggest that we could reduce the environmental impacts of agriculture by stopping the use of all pesticides. why is this unlikely? food costs would increase by 50%. pests would be significantly reduced.

Explanation:

Pesticides protect crops from pests. Without them, crop yields would decline, leading to a reduced food supply. This scarcity would drive up food costs. Also, the statement that pests would be significantly reduced without pesticides is incorrect as pesticides are used to control pests.

Answer:

Food costs would increase by 50% is a reason why stopping all pesticide - use is unlikely.