The amount of a pesticide that hits the target pest is usually _____ of the amount applied to the ecosystem.
A)less than 5%
B)20 to 25%
C)25 to 50%
D)50 to 75%E.75 to 95%

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Most pesticides do not reach the target pest entirely and can be lost through evaporation, runoff, or absorption by other organisms in the ecosystem. Therefore, the amount that actually hits the target pest is usually less than 5% of the initial amount applied.

The Amount of a Pesticide That Hits the Target Pest