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Weeds are controlled by chemicals called _________.

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insecticides
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weedicides
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pesticides
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fungicides
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Solution

The correct option is B weedicides

Weeds are controlled using chemicals called weedicides. A common example is 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). They affect only the weeds but have no effect on crops. They are diluted with water and sprayed on the fields with a sprayer.


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