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What can happen to pesticides applied to crops if it rains soon after application?
What can happen to pesticides applied to crops if it rains soon after application?
- They are consumed by beneficial insects
- They are washed off the crops (correct)
- They are broken down by sunlight
- They are absorbed into the soil
How can pesticides enter groundwater?
How can pesticides enter groundwater?
- Through spray drift
- By being applied to crops in excess
- Through accidental spillages
- By seepage and leaching through the soil (correct)
What is a consequence of extensive pesticide use on soil quality and fertility?
What is a consequence of extensive pesticide use on soil quality and fertility?
- Reduced soil pH
- Increased soil aeration
- Damaged communities of invertebrates and microorganisms (correct)
- Improved soil water-holding capacity
Which organisms are affected by pesticides in addition to the target pests?
Which organisms are affected by pesticides in addition to the target pests?
How can pesticides be transported long distances in water?
How can pesticides be transported long distances in water?
Why is water contamination by pesticides a serious concern?
Why is water contamination by pesticides a serious concern?
What is a potential consequence of pesticides entering waterways?
What is a potential consequence of pesticides entering waterways?
How can mammals, birds, and other animals be harmed indirectly by pesticides?
How can mammals, birds, and other animals be harmed indirectly by pesticides?
What is a potential effect of pesticide residues accumulating in living organisms?
What is a potential effect of pesticide residues accumulating in living organisms?
Why has the European Union banned the use of neonicotinoid pesticides?
Why has the European Union banned the use of neonicotinoid pesticides?
What is the primary mechanism by which pest populations develop resistance to pesticides?
What is the primary mechanism by which pest populations develop resistance to pesticides?
What is the purpose of the pollinator precautionary pictogram developed by CropLife International?
What is the purpose of the pollinator precautionary pictogram developed by CropLife International?
