21 In order to slow down the spread of mosquito borne diseases such as Zika and West Nile Viruses, researchers have sprayed an insecticide to keep mosquito populations manageable. Which argument best describes why this method of spraying insecticide would be harmful for the environment?

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21 In order to slow down the spread of mosquito borne diseases such as
Zika and West Nile Viruses, researchers have sprayed an insecticide
to keep mosquito populations manageable. Which argument best
describes why this method of spraying insecticide would be harmful for
the environment?
A. The decrease in the mosquito population would cause an excess
amount of Bladderwort to grow in the ecosystem.
B. The decrease in the mosquito population would cause a dramatic
increase in the Leopard Frog population, which would decrease the
population of raccoon.
C. The decrease in the the mosquito population will have a negative
effect on the alligator population since alligators feed on mosquitos.
D. The decrease in the mosquito population will lead to an increase
in competition for prey resources between the Grass Carp and the
Southern Leopard Frog.
Transcribed Image Text:21 In order to slow down the spread of mosquito borne diseases such as Zika and West Nile Viruses, researchers have sprayed an insecticide to keep mosquito populations manageable. Which argument best describes why this method of spraying insecticide would be harmful for the environment? A. The decrease in the mosquito population would cause an excess amount of Bladderwort to grow in the ecosystem. B. The decrease in the mosquito population would cause a dramatic increase in the Leopard Frog population, which would decrease the population of raccoon. C. The decrease in the the mosquito population will have a negative effect on the alligator population since alligators feed on mosquitos. D. The decrease in the mosquito population will lead to an increase in competition for prey resources between the Grass Carp and the Southern Leopard Frog.
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