Pest

What is the signal word to indicate a pesticide is slightly toxic?

• danger

• caution

• warning

• poision

Reentry interval is the amount of time before you can safely reenter an area after applying pesticide

• true

• false

Why are pesticides used so widely?

• they taste good on our food crops

• they are effective and cheap

• they cause more insects to pollinate crops

• there is no other way to control pests

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What is a substance that reduces, prevents, repels, or eliminates insects?

• Insecticide

• Pesticide

• Herbicide

• Disinfectants

What does Bt corn make that kills bugs?

• bacteria

• poison

• bacteria

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Why is it called "Bt" corn

• Because it stands for "Bacteria transformation" in which the corn now has a bacteria inside of it that kills the corn borers

• Because it has a gene from Bacillus thuringiensis, a soil bacteria that produces a toxin

• Because "Bt" are the initials of the scientist that created GMO corn

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Why do many farmers prefer to use Bt corn?

• Because it is 100% effective against the corn borer insect

• Because the seeds are cheaper than regular corn seeds

• Because they no longer have to spray the crops with pesticides

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The use of certain organisms by humans to control pests

• Biological pest control

• Pesticides

• Yield

• Overharvesting

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Crop rotations can help reduce pesticide resistance.

• True

• False

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What is the primary purpose of using pesticides in agriculture?

• To enhance the taste of crops

• To increase crop yield by controlling pests

• To make crops grow faster

• To change the color of crops

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