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What is the main environmental drawback of using chemical pesticides?

AThey are too expensive
BThey only kill target pests
CThey persist in the environment and affect non-target species
DThey smell good

✓ Correct Answer: CThey persist in the environment and affect non-target species

Pesticides can accumulate in the food chain and kill beneficial insects like bees and birds.

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