Question

Which statement best describes an example of how society influencesscience and engineering?A. The insecticide DDT was developed in response to concerns aboutrising cases of malaria.B. Scientists discovered that small amounts of DDT effectively killinsects.C. The widespread use of pesticides has had a negative effect onother wildlife.D. Governments supported the application of DDT across large areasusing airplanes.

Answer 1

The correct option is A. The insecticide DDT was developed in response to concerns about

rising cases of malaria.

In this option we see that due to a population need, an insecticide capable of ending the malaria problem is developed.