Unit 7: Pest Management & Health (C)

What are the two main approaches to pest control discussed in the assignment?

• Chemical spraying and crop rotation

• Synthetic pesticides and Integrated Pest Management

• Natural predators and manual removal

• Organic farming and conventional farming

Which immediate benefit does synthetic pesticide use provide in agriculture?

• Improved soil quality

• Enhanced biodiversity

• Rapid reduction of pest populations

• Increased pollinator activity

How do synthetic pesticides potentially affect the local ecosystem?

• They only target harmful insects

• They increase beneficial insect populations

• They harm non-target species including beneficial insects

• They improve soil microorganism diversity

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Which statement best describes Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?

• It relies solely on chemical pesticides

• It focuses exclusively on natural predators

• It ignores environmental impacts

• It combines multiple pest control strategies

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What is a key component of IPM's natural pest control methods?

• Exclusive use of synthetic pesticides

• Introduction of beneficial insects

• Elimination of all insects

• Increased chemical applications

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How does IPM contribute to ecosystem health?

• By eliminating all insects

• By using only synthetic pesticides

• By ignoring pest problems

• By maintaining natural balance

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What is a potential long-term effect of synthetic pesticide use?

• Increased biodiversity

• Improved soil health

• Enhanced pollinator activity

• Water contamination

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Which pest management strategy promotes crop rotation?

• Synthetic pesticide approach

• IPM approach

• Single-chemical treatment

• Continuous spraying

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How does IPM affect agricultural sustainability?

• It reduces environmental impact

• It increases pesticide dependency

• It eliminates all pest control

• It ignores crop health

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What connection exists between pest management and public health?

• There is no connection

• Only synthetic pesticides affect health

• Pest management choices impact human well-being

• IPM has no health effects

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