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A chemical used in agriculture is


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PET

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insecticide

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cement

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steel

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Solution

The correct option is B

insecticide


Explanation of correct answer:

(B) - insecticide

Considering the increased demand for food, in order to increase crop production, scientists have developed a number of chemicals. For example, fertilizers, pesticides, and insecticides that farmers use are chemicals produced in factories.

Explanation of incorrect answer:

(A) - PET

PET or Polyethylene Terephthalate is made of polyester. It is lightweight, inexpensive, and recyclable plastic. It is a type of synthetic fiber.

(C) - cement

Cement is an adhesive substance of all kinds, the binding materials used in building and civil engineering construction.

(D) - Steel

Steel is used in construction, engineering, agriculture, and the manufacture of cars.

Hence option (B) is the correct answer.


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