The Immediate Results of the Widespread Use of Pesticides and Fertilizers

Multiple Choice

The immediate results of the widespread use of pesticides and fertilizers included ________, but long-term results included ________.

A) dramatic increases in crop yields; the evolution of pest resistance
B) the increased spread of malaria; delayed resistance to pesticides
C) terrible declines in agricultural productivity; worldwide distribution of DDT
D) global declines in undesirable pests, such as mice, rats, crows, and sharks; increases in these pests