Practice Indiscriminate use of pesticides, insecticides and herbicides - 8.2 | 8. Indiscriminate use of pest8.icides, insecticides and herbicides | Environmental Sciences
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8.2 - Indiscriminate use of pesticides, insecticides and herbicides

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does DDT stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the components of the name.

Question 2

Easy

Which bird species were notably affected by DDT?

💡 Hint: Consider what high-level predators might be impacted.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary reason for the development of pesticide resistance?

  • Increased usage of fertilizers
  • Overuse of pesticides
  • Natural selection
  • None of the above

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the same method is used over and over.

Question 2

True or False: Most pesticides like DDT decompose quickly.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the environmental impact.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

Assess the long-term environmental impacts of banning DDT globally. How would the ecosystem respond and change?

💡 Hint: Think about the broader ecosystem interactions.

Challenge and get performance evaluation