PrepTest 93+, Section 2, Question 3

Difficulty: 
Passage
Game

Although there are immediate short-term gains in crop yield from a single application of certain hydrocarbon-based pesticides to fields on which they have not been previously used, studies have shown clearly that long-term use gradually depresses crop yield from this initially elevated level. We should conclude that use of these pesticides _______.

Although there are immediate short-term gains in crop yield from a single application of certain hydrocarbon-based pesticides to fields on which they have not been previously used, studies have shown clearly that long-term use gradually depresses crop yield from this initially elevated level. We should conclude that use of these pesticides _______.

Although there are immediate short-term gains in crop yield from a single application of certain hydrocarbon-based pesticides to fields on which they have not been previously used, studies have shown clearly that long-term use gradually depresses crop yield from this initially elevated level. We should conclude that use of these pesticides _______.

Although there are immediate short-term gains in crop yield from a single application of certain hydrocarbon-based pesticides to fields on which they have not been previously used, studies have shown clearly that long-term use gradually depresses crop yield from this initially elevated level. We should conclude that use of these pesticides _______.

Question
3

Which one of the following would most logically complete the argument above?

is uneconomic

damages the environment

will eventually make pest problems unmanageable

is probably not occurring in accordance with manufacturers' instructions

gives financial returns that diminish over time

E
Raise Hand   ✋

Explanations

Explanation coming soon! Want one now? Hit the Raise Hand button.

0 Comments

Active Here: 0
Be the first to leave a comment.
Loading
Someone is typing...
No Name
Set
4 years ago
Admin
(Edited)
This is the actual comment. It can be long or short. And must contain only text information.
No Name
Set
2 years ago
Admin
(Edited)
This is the actual comment. It's can be long or short. And must contain only text information.
Load More
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Load More
Leave a comment
Join the conversation
You need the Classroom Plan to comment.
Upgrade