Practice - Indiscriminate use of pesticides, insecticides and herbicides
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Practice Questions
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What does DDT stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the components of the name.
Which bird species were notably affected by DDT?
💡 Hint: Consider what high-level predators might be impacted.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary reason for the development of pesticide resistance?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the same method is used over and over.
True or False: Most pesticides like DDT decompose quickly.
💡 Hint: Consider the environmental impact.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an integrated pest management (IPM) plan for a hypothetical farm, detailing the steps you would take to reduce pesticide dependency.
💡 Hint: Consider all aspects of pest management in your plan.
Assess the long-term environmental impacts of banning DDT globally. How would the ecosystem respond and change?
💡 Hint: Think about the broader ecosystem interactions.
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