5. a farmer spreads insect-killing chemicals on an
orchard to protect the fruit from harmful insects.
which of these unwanted events is most likely to
be a side-effect of the chemical treatment?
a decreased diversity of the fruit crop
6. decreased growth of the fruit trees
c. loss of fruit to birds and other fruit-eating animals
d. decreased volume of fruit crop due to
fewer pollinators

D. Decreased volume of fruit crop due to fewer pollinators

If these are the missing choices: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin.b. determine body temperature by touching the patient's hands and feet.c. skin temperature will tell you very little about this patient's condition or well-being.d. the patient's skin temperature and color will likely be warm and red.my answer is: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin. using the back of the hand to check for temperature rather than the palm is more effective because the back of the hand has more nerves that can feel and transmit the temperature than the palm.