Pesticides in The Environment

Which is defined as the measure of how easily a pesticide dissolves into a solvent (usually water)?

Solubility

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Volatility

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Absorption

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Persistence

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This occurs when a pesticide binds to soil particles because of an attraction between the chemical and soil particles.

Solubility

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Volatility

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Absorption

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Persistence

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The tendency of a pesticide to turn into a gas or vapor is known as _______.

Solubility

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Volatility

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Absorption

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Persistence

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This determines how long a pesticide can remain present and active in its original form before breaking down.

Solubility

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Volatility

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Absorption

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Persistence

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Paying close attention to weather condition both during and after a pesticide application can help prevent ________?

Drift

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Run Off

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Cancellations

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Both A & B

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Thicker liquids produce larger and heavier droplets which reduce the chance of drift and slows down evaporation, ensuring most of your product goes where you want to.

True

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False

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When is temperature inversion most likely to happen?

Early Morning

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Midday

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Early Evening

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Midnight

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This type of pollution is derived from a specific, identifiable location such as: a pesticide spill entering a storm drain, contaminated surface water entering sinkholes or improper disposal of pesticide containers.

Point-Source Pollution

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Nonpoint-Source Pollution

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Contamination

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Vapor Drift

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Which is a process in which pesticides move through the soil without breaking down or binding to any soil particles?

Solubility

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Leaching

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Saturation

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Drifting

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How do most injuries to wildlife occur?

Hunters

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Drinking Pesticide Run Off

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Acute Poisoning

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None of the Above

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