Are synthetic pesticides more or less dangerous to people than organic pesticides? Which agency in your country determines the safety of a pesticide?

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The EPA determines its safety for the environment. Two examples of the factors that determine a pesticide’s danger are its persistence in the environment and its eff ect on nontarget species. Synthetic pesticides are generally ones invented and made by people. Organic pesticides occur
naturally; generally these are thought as being degradable and do not persist in the environment. Synthetic pesticides may or may not be degradable.

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Give the chemical composition of limestone.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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____ are available in a range of sizes with a number of various jaw designs. Their versatility and gripping strength make them very useful.

A. Cam-lock clamps B. Locking pliers C. Pipe clamps D. Specialty clamps

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Animals in the suborder Ruminantia have only have one toe, one compartment in their digestive system, and no hair.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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