Question 1

One way to control pests is to bring back various ____________________ practices that make conditions inhospitable for pest species.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One way to control pests is to...

Question 2

In terms of types of pesticides,atrazine,and simazine are classified as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In terms of types of pesticides,atrazine,and simazine...

Question 3

Which term refers to the progressive adaptation made in predator and prey species as a result of their dynamic interactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  co-evolution 
B)  creative selection 
C)  natural selection 
D)  evolution 
A)  co-evolution 
B)  creative selection 
C)  natural selection 
D)  evolution

Question 4

Synthetic pesticides have saved lives and increased food supplies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following characterizes biological control?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has effects only on animals and is almost totally ineffective against weedy plants. 
B)  It is often self-perpetuating once established. 
C)  It is not target-specific. 
D)  It is more expensive than using pesticides. 
A)  It has effects only on animals and is almost totally ineffective against weedy plants. 
B)  It is often self-perpetuating once established. 
C)  It is not target-specific. 
D)  It is more expensive than using pesticides.

Question 6

Spiders kill more insects each year than insecticides do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is one advantage of biological control?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is toxic to nontarget species. 
B)  It maximizes genetic resistance. 
C)  It saves money in the long term compared to the use of pesticides. 
D)  It requires little research and development. 
A)  It is toxic to nontarget species. 
B)  It maximizes genetic resistance. 
C)  It saves money in the long term compared to the use of pesticides. 
D)  It requires little research and development.

Question 8

Integrated pest management is an important form of ____________________ prevention.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Integrated pest management is an important form...

Question 9

Which statement best defines a hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a new form of chemical insecticide waiting approval by FIFRA. 
B)  It is a chemical that travels in the bloodstream and controls an organism's growth and development. 
C)  It is a strong herbicide used to improve growth and development 
D)  It is a species-specific chemical sex attractant. 
A)  It is a new form of chemical insecticide waiting approval by FIFRA. 
B)  It is a chemical that travels in the bloodstream and controls an organism's growth and development. 
C)  It is a strong herbicide used to improve growth and development 
D)  It is a species-specific chemical sex attractant.

Question 10

What percentage of herbicides applied to crops actually reach the target weeds?

Accepted Answer

A)  about 50% 
B)  about 25% 
C)  about 5% 
D)  about 1% 
A)  about 50% 
B)  about 25% 
C)  about 5% 
D)  about 1%

Question 11

Since 1945,about 1000 insect species have become genetically resistant to one or more widely used pesticides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which substance is used to kill weeds?

Accepted Answer

A)  fungicide 
B)  herbicide 
C)  insecticide 
D)  rodenticide 
A)  fungicide 
B)  herbicide 
C)  insecticide 
D)  rodenticide

Question 13

Fungicides are used to kill ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fungicides are used to kill ____________________....

Question 14

Which statement best describes the persistence and biological magnification of organophosphates relative to chlorinated hydrocarbons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organophosphates are less persistent and more biologically magnified. 
B)  Organophosphates are more persistent and more biologically magnified. 
C)  Organophosphates are more persistent and less biologically magnified. 
D)  Organophosphates are less persistent and less biologically magnified. 
A)  Organophosphates are less persistent and more biologically magnified. 
B)  Organophosphates are more persistent and more biologically magnified. 
C)  Organophosphates are more persistent and less biologically magnified. 
D)  Organophosphates are less persistent and less biologically magnified.

Question 15

What is the source of the pesticide pyrethrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  red peppers 
B)  marigolds 
C)  chrysanthemums 
D)  tomatoes 
A)  red peppers 
B)  marigolds 
C)  chrysanthemums 
D)  tomatoes

Question 16

A species that competes with people for food,invades lawns,or is a nuisance,for example,is considered to be a(n)_______________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A species that competes with people for...

Question 17

What percentage of the insecticides applied to crops by aerial spraying actually reaches the target pests?

Accepted Answer

A)  about 50% 
B)  about 25% 
C)  about 10% 
D)  about 1% 
A)  about 50% 
B)  about 25% 
C)  about 10% 
D)  about 1%

Question 18

​What is characteristic of chlorinated hydrocarbons?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​They degrade faster than other organic pesticides. 
B)  ​They are likely to be target specific. 
C)  ​They can be biologically magnified. 
D)  ​They are more toxic than other organic pesticides. 
A)  ​They degrade faster than other organic pesticides. 
B)  ​They are likely to be target specific. 
C)  ​They can be biologically magnified. 
D)  ​They are more toxic than other organic pesticides.

Question 19

Despite the fact that some species are genetically resistant,DDT still does an excellent job of killing insect pests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Have pesticides been successful in reducing crop losses?

Accepted Answer

no; crop losses to pests have actually i

Exam 23: Pest Management

One way to control pests is to bring back various ____________________ practices that make conditions inhospitable for pest species.

In terms of types of pesticides,atrazine,and simazine are classified as ____________________.

Which term refers to the progressive adaptation made in predator and prey species as a result of their dynamic interactions?

Synthetic pesticides have saved lives and increased food supplies.

Which of the following characterizes biological control?

Spiders kill more insects each year than insecticides do.

What is one advantage of biological control?

Integrated pest management is an important form of ____________________ prevention.

Which statement best defines a hormone?

What percentage of herbicides applied to crops actually reach the target weeds?

Since 1945,about 1000 insect species have become genetically resistant to one or more widely used pesticides.

Which substance is used to kill weeds?

Fungicides are used to kill ____________________.

Which statement best describes the persistence and biological magnification of organophosphates relative to chlorinated hydrocarbons?

What is the source of the pesticide pyrethrum?

A species that competes with people for food,invades lawns,or is a nuisance,for example,is considered to be a(n)_______________________.

What percentage of the insecticides applied to crops by aerial spraying actually reaches the target pests?

​What is characteristic of chlorinated hydrocarbons?

Despite the fact that some species are genetically resistant,DDT still does an excellent job of killing insect pests.

Have pesticides been successful in reducing crop losses?

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