Which of the Following Is NOT a Way That Pesticides

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way that pesticides may decrease biodiversity?

• A) by killing nontarget species
• B) through the process known as biomagnification
• C) by altering food webs
• D) by shortening the growing season

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