Practice iNTRODUCTION - 8.1 | 8. Indiscriminate use of pest8.icides, insecticides and herbicides | Environmental Sciences
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Question 1 Easy

What is biomagnification?

💡 Hint: Think about how toxins can accumulate in larger animals.

Question 2 Easy

Name one alternative to using chemical pesticides.

💡 Hint: What could eat the pests instead?

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Question 1

Which of the following pesticides has been banned in most Western countries?

DDT
Glyphosate
Chlorpyrifos

💡 Hint: Look at historical pesticide regulations.

Question 2

True or False: Solid waste does not affect soil quality.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about waste management and pollution.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Propose a comprehensive plan for reducing pesticide use in a farming community.

💡 Hint: Think about community workshops and organic product benefits.

Challenge 2 Hard

Assess the impacts of solid waste on urban environments and suggest innovative solutions.

💡 Hint: Consider how businesses can play a role in reducing waste.

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