Which of the following is a consequence of pesticide drift?

• A. Damage or contamination of sensitive crops
• B. Improvement of crop yield
• C. Increased pollination
• D. No impact on soil

Answer: (A)

Pesticide drift happens when spray or particles are carried by air to areas outside the intended target. When that drift reaches nearby sensitive crops, it can injure them or contaminate them with chemical residues. This off-target exposure is exactly the kind of consequence drift causes, making it a concern for nearby fields, non-target plants, and even water sources.

The idea that drift would improve crop yield doesn’t fit—drift is more likely to reduce yields on damaged crops and create problems for neighbors. It also doesn’t increase pollination; pesticides can harm pollinators rather than help them. And while drift can affect soil indirectly, saying there is no impact on soil isn’t accurate since residues or effects on soil organisms can occur.