All of the Following Are Negative Environmental Impacts of the Use

question 36

Multiple Choice

All of the following are negative environmental impacts of the use of pesticides in industrialized agriculture except

• A)production of greenhouse gases from pesticide exposed plants.
• B)air pollution from pesticide sprays.
• C)soil pollution from pesticide residues.
• D)contamination of food supply from pesticide residues.
• E)reduction of the number and diversity of beneficial microorganisms in the soil.

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Cash Equivalents

Short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and have original maturities of three months or less.

Commercial Paper

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Short-term Investments

Investments typically held for one year or less, intended for quick conversion to cash without a significant risk of loss.

Money Market Accounts

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