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Question : How agrochemicals affect ecosystem?

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Solution :• May kill beneficial bacteria and soil organisms.
• Can cause eutrophication in water BODIES.
• Affect aquatic animals and their productivity.
• Pesticide CONTAINING water, even in trace quantities is unfit for human consumption.
• Particles (aerosols) and residues of these chemicals cause air pollution.
INHALATION of contaminated air can cause respiratory problems.
• Consumption can lead to poisoning, side effects and after effects.
• Chemicals can cause skin rashes and IRRITATION of eyes.
• Many of these chemicals are reported to be carcinogenic.
• They can trigger hormonal disorders and neurotoxicity.
• Beneficial INSECTS and animals can be affected.


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