A researcher is trying to identify whether household substances are basic. Which approach would BEST help the researcher investigate whether substances are basic?
O A. Mix each substance with a weak base and record the results.
OB. Test each substance with red litmus paper.
O C. Observe each substance and record its color.
OD Test each substance with blue litmus paper.

The human activities in two locations are described below: location a: rampant use of plastic containers location b: excessive use of pesticides and fertilizers which statement is most likely true? location a will have poor air quality because plastic is biodegradable. location a will experience water scarcity because plastic absorbs moisture. the population of honeybees will increase in location b because production of crops will increase. the population of fish in location b will decrease because the water is contaminated.