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Where are pesticides found in the environment?

A) in the soil only
B) in the water only
C) in the air only
D) everywhere

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Answer:

D, this is largely contributed by the water cycle. Say a farmer sprays pesticide on his plant(in soil) and it rains which then is either irrigated toward a body of water (hence water) or is naturally evaporated(in air) overtime.

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D IS CORRECT Pesticides are found as common contaminants in soil, air, water and on non-target organisms in our urban landscapes. Once there, they can harm plants and animals ranging from beneficial soil microorganisms and insects, non-target plants, fish, birds, and other wildlife.
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