Which Aspect of Food Production Most Negatively Affects Human Health

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which aspect of food production most negatively affects human health?

• A)conversion of grasslands to rangeland
• B)erosion
• C)fish kills
• D)pesticide residues in water, food, and air.
• E)desertification.

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