In Developing Countries, the Farm Workers Who Account for the Majority

question 63

Multiple Choice

In developing countries, the farm workers who account for the majority of illness and death from the most toxic agricultural chemicals are usually the workers who

• A) Use machines to harvest grains
• B) Transport the chemicals
• C) Handpick fruits and vegetables
• D) Plow the fields because the pesticide residues are in the dust that can be inhaled

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