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DDT adversely affects our environment because: |
it can kill beneficial insects like honey bees it can allow growth of harmful insects it can promote growth of harmful insects it can kill harmful insects |
it can kill beneficial insects like honey bees |
The correct answer is Option (1) - it can kill beneficial insects like honey bees DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) adversely affects the environment because it can kill beneficial insects like honey bees. Honey bees play a crucial role in pollination and maintaining ecosystems, so their loss can have significant ecological consequences, affecting plant reproduction and biodiversity. Additionally, DDT can also harm other non-target organisms and accumulate in the food chain, posing risks to wildlife and potentially to human health. |