Which hazard is specifically related to water resources?

Which hazard is specifically related to water resources?

• A. Contamination of surface and groundwater supplies
• B. Soil erosion
• C. Increased beneficial insect populations
• D. Reduced crop vigor

Answer: (A)

Water resources hazards show up most clearly when pesticides contaminate water bodies. Contamination of surface and groundwater supplies directly affects water quality, posing risks to drinking water and aquatic life. Pesticide movement through drift, runoff, leaching, or spills can introduce residues into streams, rivers, lakes, and aquifers. This direct link to water safety makes it the best choice. Other options describe effects that are not specifically about water resources—soil erosion relates to soil loss, increased beneficial insects to ecosystem balance, and reduced crop vigor to plant health.

Water resources hazards show up most clearly when pesticides contaminate water bodies. Contamination of surface and groundwater supplies directly affects water quality, posing risks to drinking water and aquatic life. Pesticide movement through drift, runoff, leaching, or spills can introduce residues into streams, rivers, lakes, and aquifers. This direct link to water safety makes it the best choice. Other options describe effects that are not specifically about water resources—soil erosion relates to soil loss, increased beneficial insects to ecosystem balance, and reduced crop vigor to plant health.