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Many chemicals are used to kill insects and protect animals. How could the removal of insects upset the balance of the ecosystem?

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Answer: Animals that rely on insects for food would die.

Explanation: This is because without thir main food source, the carrying capacity would lower, therefore, lowering the possible population.

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The removal of insects would mess up the food chain. Many animals rely on insects as a source of food and energy. Eventually everything would die off.
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