A researcher notices a significant decrease in crop yield after introducing a new pesticide. What is the most probable cause of this effect?
Q1. A researcher notices a significant decrease in crop yield after introducing a new pesticide. What is the most probable cause of this effect?
Answer: Toxicity of the pesticide to the crops
Explanation: Pesticide toxicity reduces crop yield, unlike soil erosion or irrigation issues. USAT, HAT and MDCAT analytical sections repeat this pattern.