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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nixon's Presidency

Question 8 • U.S. History 2026 - 3311 B

Why does Carson think that the process of spraying for insects will never end?

Answer
A
Insects keep laying eggs every day.
B
New insects keep arriving from other environments.
C
Insects develop resistance to sprays, so stronger sprays must be created.

Explanation

Carson argues that spraying selects for insects that can survive the poison. Those resistant insects reproduce, so the spray becomes less effective and stronger sprays are then used. This cycle is why she thinks spraying will never end; the correct choice is “Insects develop resistance to sprays, so stronger sprays must be created.”

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