WorksheetsAPES – TOPIC 5.6 Pest Control Methods
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 32mins
Toxins that get passed up the food chain in increasing amounts
biomagnification
compaction
compounding
non-elimination
DDT, an insecticide, is ____________ in the environment. This means it doesn't break down/decompose. It lasts a long time.
persistent
synergistic
acute
threshold
Which of the following chemicals is used by farmers to protect their crops from pests?
Pesticides
Fertilizers
Herbicides
Artificial Manure
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
What is pesticides?
Pesticides are compounds used to control pests.
Pesticides are natural components of crop production.
Pesticides are the balance of nature.
Pesticides are chemical components of crop production.
What is a substance that reduces, prevents, repels, or eliminates insects?
Insecticide
Pesticide
Herbicide
Disinfectants
What is an effective, useful, and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices?
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Insecticides
Herbicides
Pesticides
What does Bt corn make that kills bugs?
bacteria
poison
bacteria
How is Bt corn made?
Scientists add insect repellant to the corn
The genes of the corn are changed
Poison is added to the corn
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
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
What is one reason some people are AGAINST the use of genetically modified organisms, such as Bt corn?
We do not know the potential health effects for humans and other organism
It helps solve world hunger
It is harmful to farmers in the field
It allows us to stop spraying pesticides
Crop rotations can help reduce pesticide resistance.
True
False
Pests can develop resistance and immunity to pesticides.
True
False
