CLEAN : Uganda military fights back against destructive locust swarms

CLEAN : Uganda military fights back against destructive locust swarms

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Biology, Science, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the effects of insecticides and the ongoing operation to combat desert locusts in Uganda, which have invaded from Kenya. It highlights the challenges faced in tracking and controlling the locusts, with a focus on the effectiveness of different spraying methods. The video suggests that aerial spraying could be more effective than current methods.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the initial section of the video?

The effects of a chemical insecticide

The history of insecticides

The benefits of organic farming

The impact of climate change on agriculture

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge mentioned in tracking the desert locusts?

Insufficient manpower

Difficulty in tracking their movements

Poor weather conditions

Lack of funding

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country did the desert locusts invade Uganda from?

Kenya

South Sudan

Rwanda

Tanzania

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What spraying method does the speaker suggest might be more effective?

Using drones for spraying

Aerial spraying with airplanes

Spraying with helicopters

Manual spraying with hand pumps

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of incomplete eradication of locusts?

They will migrate to another continent

They will lay eggs and reproduce

They will become resistant to insecticides

They will cause a drought