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2.2 State how the use of harmful substances for crop-farming may affect food- (4x1+1) (5) production.



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In the crop production we use different harmful substances such as chemical fertilizers and pesticides which have different harmful effects ,such as; 1) These chemicals degrade the natural fertility of the soil. 2) These chemicals contaminate the soil and nearby water bodies. However, pesticides are also toxic chemicals designed to kill agricultural pests, and some can cause problems if they are consumed by humans in large amounts.

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