Biology 5090 · O Level · Effects of humans on ecosystems

Effects of humans on ecosystems — practice question

Why are insecticides sometimes considered pollutants?

  • AThey can increase the number of bacteria in ponds and rivers.
  • BThey can increase the rate of growth of water plants.
  • CThey can kill a wide range of insects.
  • DThey can kill the plants that they are designed to protect.

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