Which of the following is true of chemical pollution?
A)DDT is currently used on most American croplands.
B)Organophosphates are not as toxic as previously-used herbicides.
C)The World Health Organization estimates that 20,000 agricultural workers die each year from pesticide exposure.
D)None of the above are true.

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The statement in option C is true. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 20,000 people die annually from pesticide exposure, with the majority of these deaths occurring in developing countries among agricultural workers. The other options are false. DDT has been banned for agricultural use in the US since 1972, and organophosphates are actually more toxic than many previously-used herbicides.

Which of the Following Is True of Chemical Pollution