Pesticide Use Has Tripled in the Past 40 Years,yet Pests

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Multiple Choice

Pesticide use has tripled in the past 40 years,yet pests still cause extensive damage to crops.Why has this increased use of pesticides not been more effective?

• A)The pesticides available are no longer suited for the most common types of pests.
• B)The pesticides in use today are much less powerful due to government regulations.
• C)The widespread use of pesticides has resulted in the evolution of pesticide-resistant pests.
• D)Increases in ultraviolet radiation and global warming break down pesticides faster.

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