Why the other options are wrong:

• new federal rules on agricultural pesticides.: The report is about a provincial ban in BC, not new federal rules on agricultural pesticides.
• municipal funding for park maintenance.: The report does not discuss municipal funding for park maintenance.
• a Health Canada review of lawn chemicals.: There is no mention of a Health Canada review of lawn chemicals.

Correct Answer: strata properties and daycare playgrounds.

Why this is correct: The transcript clearly states the expanded ban now covers strata properties, daycare playgrounds, and landscaped areas around public buildings. These are the new areas added under the updated rules.

Why the other options are wrong:

• forested land near major highways.: Forested land near major highways is not listed among the areas added to the ban. The report says forestry uses remain exempt.
• farmland and commercial greenhouses.: Agriculture is specifically listed as exempt from the ban, so farmland and greenhouses are not covered.
• golf courses and sports stadiums.: Golf courses and sports stadiums are never mentioned in the report.

Correct Answer: cosmetic pesticide sales decreased significantly.

Why this is correct: The transcript says cosmetic pesticide sales dropped by about twenty-five percent after the original ban started in 2016. This is a significant decrease in sales.

Why the other options are wrong:

• more exposure complaints were reported.: The report says exposure complaints actually went down, from about 1,200 to under 800 per year.
• municipal park budgets were reduced.: There is no mention of municipal park budgets being reduced.
• agricultural pesticide use was restricted.: The transcript says agriculture remains exempt, so agricultural pesticide use was not restricted.

Correct Answer: higher costs and additional training.

Why this is correct: The transcript says some landscaping companies have raised concerns about higher costs and training requirements. These are the two specific worries mentioned by the industry.

Why the other options are wrong:

• delays in the start date.: The report does not mention any delays to the start date.
• confusion over illegal chemicals.: There is no mention of confusion over which chemicals are illegal.
• a lack of public support.: The report does not say landscaping companies are worried about a lack of public support.

Correct Answer: it is open to adjusting the policy.

Why this is correct: The transcript says the ministry will review the ban's impact in spring 2027 and may make further adjustments based on compliance and public feedback. This shows the government is willing to change the policy if needed.

Why the other options are wrong:

• it plans to extend the ban to agriculture.: The report says agriculture remains exempt, so there is no plan to extend the ban to farming.
• it may reverse the ban if costs rise.: There is no suggestion the government would reverse the ban if costs rise.
• it expects immediate compliance without support.: The province set aside five million dollars for workshops, showing it is offering support rather than expecting compliance without help.