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) global declines in agricultural productivity; worldwide distribution of DDT
D) global declines in undesirable pests such as mice and rats; increases in these pests


Answer: A

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