Nonpersistent pesticides can be more dangerous than persistent pesticides because they usually
A)are more toxic.
B)last longer in the environment.
C)are radioactive.
D)are broken down into nontoxic products within a few weeks of application.

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Nonpersistent pesticides are designed to break down relatively quickly, but they can be more dangerous because they tend to have higher toxicity compared to persistent pesticides that can stick around in the environment for a long time.

Nonpersistent Pesticides Can Be More Dangerous Than Persistent Pesticides Because