The immediate results of the widespread use of pesticides and fertilizers included ________, but long-term results included ________.
A)dramatic increases in crop yields; the evolution of pest resistance
B)the increased spread of malaria; delayed resistance to pesticides
C)terrible declines in agricultural productivity; worldwide distribution of DDT
D)global declines in undesirable pests, such as mice, rats, crows, and sharks; increases in these pests

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The widespread use of pesticides and fertilizers led to a dramatic increase in crop yields in the short-term, but over time pests evolved resistance to the pesticides, leading to long-term problems.

The Immediate Results of the Widespread Use of Pesticides and Fertilizers