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lb_gilbert

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Pesticide-resistant insects develop from the widespread use of insecticides because
 
  A) pesticides cause mutations in the insects that make them resistant.
  B) pesticides increase the biotic potential of some insects.
  C) insects learn to avoid the places where insecticides have been applied.
  D) over many generations, the naturally resistant pests survive and increase in number.

Question 2

Which of the following terms best describes the practice of environmental science?
 
  A) Highly specialized
  B) Integrative and interdisciplinary
  C) Abstract
  D) Theoretical


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jennafosdick

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


lb_gilbert

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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