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One season, a farmer observed insects destroying his crops in the paddy field. He removed the insects by spraying insecticides in his field. What do you think are the ecological consequences of using the insecticides in the field? ​

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It may damage the fertility of the soil, and make it less likely to be able to support the crops, eventually leading to a shortage
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