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Types of Pesticides Classification

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Which type of pesticide is glyphosate?

Toxic metal

Halogens

Organic compound

Organophosphate (correct)

What is the main component of chlorinated hydrocarbons?

Toxic metals

Halogens

Organic compounds

Halogen (correct)

Which pesticide was heavily used before being surpassed by glyphosate in the U.S.?

Inorganic pesticides

Atrazine (correct)

Fumigants

Glyphosate

What is the primary function of fumigants in agriculture?

Control fungus in strawberry fields Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pesticide is made from toxic elements like copper and arsenic?

Inorganic pesticides Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinctive feature of 'Roundup-ready' soybeans and corn?

They are genetically modified to tolerate glyphosate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why elements like arsenic powder are considered broad-spectrum poisons?

They are highly poisonous and indestructible Signup and view all the answers

Which historical pesticide was primarily used on apples and orchard crops?

Arsenic powder Signup and view all the answers

What are natural organic pesticides, also known as botanicals, primarily made of?

Extracts from plants Signup and view all the answers

Which living organism is highlighted for its role in organic farming as a pest control agent?

Bacillus thuringiensis Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of action of Bacillus thuringiensis when it targets caterpillars and beetles?

Produces a toxin that destroys their digestive tract lining Signup and view all the answers

Which type of compounds are turpentine, phenols, and aromatic oils extracted from conifers considered to be?

Toxic to insects and may prevent wood decay Signup and view all the answers

Types of Pesticides Classification

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Questions and Answers

Which type of pesticide is glyphosate?

What is the main component of chlorinated hydrocarbons?

Which pesticide was heavily used before being surpassed by glyphosate in the U.S.?

What is the primary function of fumigants in agriculture?

Which type of pesticide is made from toxic elements like copper and arsenic?

What is the distinctive feature of 'Roundup-ready' soybeans and corn?

What is the primary reason why elements like arsenic powder are considered broad-spectrum poisons?

Which historical pesticide was primarily used on apples and orchard crops?

What are natural organic pesticides, also known as botanicals, primarily made of?

Which living organism is highlighted for its role in organic farming as a pest control agent?

What is the mode of action of Bacillus thuringiensis when it targets caterpillars and beetles?

Which type of compounds are turpentine, phenols, and aromatic oils extracted from conifers considered to be?

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