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Hypotheses, Laws, and Theories — Unit test

Question 4 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Which is a positive effect of using chemistry?

Answer
A
The synthesis of drugs to disease may increase adverse reactions in others.
B
The use of herbicides to increase resistance in tolerant plants.
C
Fertilizer runoff from farms into natural waters will purify water systems.
D
Energy can be generated without burning fossil fuels.

Explanation

Chemistry helps develop technologies such as solar cells, batteries, and fuel cells that can generate or supply energy without burning fossil fuels. This can reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The other choices describe harmful effects or make an incorrect claim: fertilizer runoff can pollute water rather than purify it.

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