Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The risk of cancer among people who apply chemical pesticides is the same as that of people who are not directly exposed to the substances.
• B)Pesticides decompose in soil and,as a result,do not enter the human food chain.
• C)Pesticides help protect the food supply and keep food costs down.
• D)The FDA regulates the use of pesticides.

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