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Which of the following risks does integrated pest management try to minimize

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a. damage of a food web due to the overuse of pesticides b. ground water pollution due to the illegal dumping of toxic chemicals c. deforestation due to acid rain d. global warming due to an increased use of fossil fuels

Step-by-step explanation:

a. damage of a food web due to the overuse of pesticides

Overusing pesticides, chemicals, pests, genetic materials or anything similar, can damage the food web including people's health, the soil, the farms and so on.

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Answer: The question is incomplete,below is the complete question.

Integrated pest management is defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as, "the coordinated use of pest and environmental information along with available pest control methods, including cultural, biological, genetic and chemical methods, to prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment". Which of the following risks does integrated pest management try to minimize? a. damage of a food web due to the overuse of pesticides b. ground water pollution due to the illegal dumping of toxic chemicals c. deforestation due to acid rain d. global warming due to an increased use of fossil fuels

The correct answer to the question is Option A

DAMAGE OF A FOOD WEBS DUE TO THE OVERUSE OF PESTICIDES.

Explanation: From the definition and roles of the integrated pest management highlighted in the question,they minimize the damage of the webs of feeding in the ecosystem, this damage to the food webs might be due to the overuse of pesticides,genetic materials and chemical pest control methods that poses a great risk to the health of the people living in the ecosystem and even the soil farming practices takes place by changing the chemicals the soil, air and water are composed of.

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