Thursday, August 11, 2011

The pesticide DDT was at one time referred to as a "miracle" pesticide. Its widespread use in the united?

States peaked in 1959, but then usage steadily declined until its ban in late 1972. Reasons for declining usage included increased insect resistance and pulic concern over potentially harmful environmental effects. how did this concern affect the field of agricultural science?A.it led to the development of equally harmful herbicides.B.it encouraged farmers to violate the ban and increase the use of ddt.C.it led to the development of more effective, alternative pesticides.D.it encouraged farmers to reduce the number of crops grown in their fields.

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