Q. The soil pollutants that affect the food chain and food web by killing microorganisms and plants are
A) Nitrogen oxides
B) Pathogens
C) Chemical fertilizers
D) Pesticides
Explanation
Pesticides are the chemicals that repel or destroy the weeds, pathogens and other pests and thus, affect the food chain and food web. These chemicals may remain present in soil as pollutants.
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.