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WorksheetsAgrochemicals Worksheet
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 40mins
Scarlett is helping her family on their farm. She notices her parents using certain substances to control pests, diseases, and weeds in their crops. What are these substances called?
Products used to increase photosynthesis
Substances used to control pests, diseases, and weeds
Mineral fertilizers
Vitamins applied to the soil
Priya is studying different substances used in farming. She comes across a term and wonders which other term is also used to refer to agrochemicals. Which should she choose?
Agricultural pesticides
Agricultural medicines
Plant nutrients
Soil conditioners
Anika is working on a farm and needs to choose the right agrochemicals for different crops. She learns that agrochemicals are classified according to:
Color and taste
Function and toxicity
Geographic origin
Soil pH
Grace notices that her garden plants are being damaged by small pests. She decides to use an insecticide to control the problem. What is Grace trying to control with the insecticide?
Weeds
Fungi
Insects
Bacteria
Liam is helping on a farm and notices that unwanted plants are growing among the crops. He is told to use a herbicide. What is the function of a herbicide?
Control insects
Eliminate weeds
Fertilize the soil
Increase productivity
James notices that his garden plants are showing signs of fungal infection. He decides to use a fungicide. What is the purpose of applying a fungicide?
Control insects
Combat fungi
Correct soil acidity
Increase growth
Elijah is a farmer who wants to improve the yield of his crops. He is considering using agrochemicals on his farm. What is the main justification for Elijah's use of agrochemicals?
Increase agricultural productivity
Increase biodiversity
Reduce the use of machines
Increase vitamin content
Lily is using pesticides in her garden. She wants to know what factors determine how toxic the pesticides can be. What does the toxicity of pesticides depend on?
Dose and exposure time
Only the color of the product
Only the climate
Exclusively on the agricultural crop
James is helping on a farm and is learning about different chemicals used in agriculture. He comes across a list that includes Herbicide, Insecticide, Fungicide, and Nitrogen fertilizer. Which of these is NOT a type of pesticide?
Herbicide
Insecticide
Fungicide
Nitrogen fertilizer
Maya is a farmer who uses pesticides on her crops without following the recommended guidelines. What could be a consequence of this improper use of pesticides?
Increase in collective health
Environmental and health problems
Improvement in water quality
Increase in pollination
Jackson is a farmer who uses pesticides on his crops. What is a direct environmental impact of his pesticide use?
Contamination of rivers and soils
Increase in natural fertility
Improvement of biodiversity
Increase in photosynthesis
James is spraying pesticides on his farm. Suddenly, a strong wind blows and carries some of the pesticide outside the area he intended to treat. What is this situation called?
The product is carried by the wind outside the application area
The farmer uses a protective mask
The product is absorbed by plants
Rain washes the soil
Grace is a farmer who uses pesticides on her crops. What population could be reduced as a result of this practice?
Pollinators such as bees
Agricultural machines
Natural fertilizers
Soil minerals
Samuel lives near a farm where pesticides are used. He notices that after heavy rains, the nearby pond sometimes gets polluted. Water contamination by pesticides in this scenario occurs through:
Infiltration and surface runoff
Only evaporation
Exclusively by wind
Increase in biodiversity
Benjamin noticed that fish in a nearby lake had high levels of pesticides in their bodies over time. What is this process called?
Increase in agricultural productivity
Accumulation of pesticides in living organisms
Decomposition of residues
Increase in biodiversity
During a study of a lake ecosystem, Zoe observes that certain chemicals are building up in living organisms over time. Which group in the food chain is most affected by bioaccumulation?
Top consumers in the food chain
Aquatic plants
Soil minerals
Beneficial fungi
Benjamin is a farmer who regularly uses pesticides on his crops. What can this practice favor the emergence of?
Resistant pests
Greater ecological balance
More biodiversity
Drinking water
Nora buys vegetables from the market and learns that they may contain traces of pesticides used during farming. The presence of these pesticide residues in food is called:
Chemical residue
Food contamination
Acceptable dose
Purity limit
Olivia is a farmer who notices that the bees in her crop fields are dying. What is most likely causing this problem?
Exposure to insecticides
Lack of nutrients
Excess pollination
Use of organic fertilizers
Benjamin is a farmer who uses pesticides on his crops without following recommended guidelines. What could be a consequence of this indiscriminate use of pesticides?
Environmental pollution
Natural soil recovery
Increased water quality
Improved public health
Emma was working on a farm and accidentally came into brief and intense contact with a high dose of pesticide. When is acute pesticide poisoning most likely to occur?
After brief and intense contact with high doses
Only after years of exposure
Due to lack of fertilizer
Only by indirect contact
Sophia accidentally ingests a household chemical. Shortly after, she experiences certain symptoms. Which of the following are common symptoms of acute poisoning?
Nausea, dizziness, and vomiting
Increased immunity
Accelerated growth
Improved vision
While working on a farm, William accidentally comes into direct contact with pesticides. What can this cause?
Irritation of the skin and eyes
Increased hormone production
Muscle strengthening
Increased digestion
Emma is working on a farm where pesticides are being used. She wants to know the main route of entry of pesticides into the body. What should she be most careful about?
Ingestion, inhalation, and absorption through the skin
Only through breathing
Only by drinking water
Only by eye contact
Olivia works on a farm in a rural area. She often handles chemicals and pesticides as part of her daily tasks. What is Olivia more exposed to?
Occupational poisonings
Respiratory diseases due to dust
Exclusively mechanical accidents
Only the sun
Emma works on a farm and suspects that some crops have been affected by pesticide poisoning. How can she confirm this?
Clinical and laboratory tests
Only visual observation
The color of the product
The smell of the crop
Jackson works on a farm where pesticides are used regularly. He learns that exposure to pesticides can affect which body system?
Nervous
Immune
Respiratory
All of the above
Oliver is working on a farm and needs to handle pesticides. The use of PPE (personal protective equipment) reduces:
Risk of poisoning
Agricultural productivity
Soil fertility
Photosynthesis
After accidentally ingesting a toxic substance, Olivia experienced a severe case of poisoning. What could this lead to?
Hospitalization or death
Increased energy
Muscle growth
Improved vision
Michael accidentally comes into contact with a pesticide containing organophosphates while working on a farm. Soon after, he begins to show symptoms of poisoning. Which organ system is most affected in organophosphate poisoning?
Central nervous system
Bones
Heart
Stomach
Zoe works on a farm where pesticides are used regularly. She is concerned about the health risks associated with her job. Chronic intoxication by pesticides occurs:
After a long period of exposure to small doses
Only in serious accidents
Only by direct ingestion
Only in animals
Abigail has been working on a farm for many years and is regularly exposed to pesticides. Which of the following could be a chronic consequence of this exposure?
Cancer
Type 1 diabetes
Accelerated growth
Muscle strengthening
Kai has been working on a farm for several years and recently started experiencing tremors and memory loss. What could be a possible cause of these neurological problems?
Prolonged exposure to pesticides
Lack of nutrients
Physical exercise
Excess protein
Kai works on a farm where pesticides are used regularly. Over the years, he has been exposed to these chemicals on a daily basis. Chronic exposure to pesticides can affect:
The endocrine system
The nervous system
The respiratory system
All of the above
While working on a farm, Luna learns that some chemicals used to protect crops can be classified as:
Endocrine disruptors
Artificial vitamins
Essential minerals
Plant proteins
Harper has been working on a farm for several years and is regularly exposed to pesticides. Studies associate chronic exposure to pesticides with:
Congenital malformations
Only mild nausea
Nail growth
Improved night vision
Lily lives in an area where pesticides are commonly used on farms. What might Lily experience as a result of being exposed to these pesticides?
Learning and attention deficits
Accelerated muscle growth
Increased fertility
Greater resistance to diseases
Ava has been eating food that was contaminated over a long period of time. What could this lead to?
Bioaccumulation of residues in the body
Accelerated growth
Improved metabolism
Decreased risks
Emma works on a farm where pesticides are frequently used. She is concerned about the long-term health risks associated with pesticide exposure. Which type of cancer is most associated with the use of pesticides?
Leukemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Skin cancer from sun exposure
Only thyroid cancer
Osteoporosis
Avery is a health worker investigating cases of chronic intoxication in different communities. In which group is Avery most likely to find a higher risk of chronic intoxication?
Rural workers and populations near agricultural areas
People living in urban centers
Sedentary individuals
Children who play sports
Anika is researching the regulations for pesticide use in Brazil. She wants to know which agency is responsible for the toxicological evaluation of these substances. Which agency should Anika refer to?
Anvisa
IBGE
INPE
IBAMA
Hannah is developing a new pesticide for agricultural use and needs to ensure it meets environmental regulations. Which organization is responsible for carrying out the environmental evaluation of pesticides?
IBAMA
MEC
Central Bank
Federal Revenue
Anika is starting a business to import and sell pesticides in Brazil. She wants to ensure her products are legally registered. The registration of pesticides in Brazil depends on analyses from:
Anvisa, IBAMA, and MAPA
Federal Police
Municipal governments
Ministry of Economy
Abigail is researching which government agency is responsible for evaluating the agronomic efficacy of pesticides. She comes across MAPA and wants to confirm its main responsibility. MAPA is responsible for:
Evaluation of the agronomic efficacy of pesticides
Pharmacy inspections
Control of car imports
Environmental education
Anika is studying food safety regulations and comes across the acronym LMR. She wants to know what it stands for. The acronym LMR means:
Maximum Residue Limit
Rural Management Law
Regular Market License
Mineralization Limit
Scarlett is preparing a report on food safety regulations. She comes across the term LMR. What does the LMR define?
The maximum amount of pesticide residues allowed in food
The maximum price of the agricultural product
The time of poison application
The amount of fertilizer in the soil
Nora is studying agricultural regulations in Brazil. She comes across a list of products that are banned due to health risks. Which of the following products are included in that list?
Aldicarb and Paraquat
NPK and urea
Sulfur and limestone
Nitrogen and phosphorus
David is studying for an exam on agricultural regulations. He comes across Decree No. 4.074/2002 and wants to know what it addresses. What does this decree deal with?
Regulation of pesticides
Fertilizer production
Use of GMOs
Export trade
William is researching agricultural practices in Brazil and discovers that some pesticides, which have been banned in other countries, are still being used locally. What are these pesticides called?
"Orphan products"
"Green pesticides"
"Special fertilizers"
"Rural medicines"
Ava is opening a store that sells pesticides. She wants to know who is responsible for inspecting the pesticide trade in her area. Who must also carry out the inspection of pesticide trade?
States and municipalities
Only rural producers
Only industries
International organizations
Integrated pest management (IPM) consists of:
Combining different pest control techniques, reducing pesticides
Using only chemical pesticides
Planting only one species
Using antibiotics on plants
Biological control is:
Use of natural enemies to combat pests
Large-scale chemical spraying
Use of mineral fertilizers
Crop rotation with pesticides
Crop rotation helps to:
Break the cycle of pests and diseases
Increase the need for pesticides
Decrease soil fertility
Increase monoculture
Organic farming aims for:
Production without synthetic pesticides
Use of highly toxic pesticides
Exclusively artificial irrigation
Reducing biodiversity
The use of plant barriers in crops serves to:
Reduce the drift of pesticides
Increase the wind
Raise pollution
Increase the use of poison
Repellent plants can be used to:
Naturally repel pests
Increase insect attacks
Reduce soil fertility
Replace mineral fertilizers
Composting helps to:
Produce natural fertilizer, reducing dependence on chemicals
Increase the use of pesticides
Pollute the soil
Kill beneficial organisms
Agroecology advocates for:
Agricultural production in harmony with the environment
Intensive use of poison
Exclusion of biodiversity
Expansion of monocultures
The organic certification seal guarantees that:
The food was produced without synthetic pesticides
The product is transgenic
The food contains controlled pesticides
The product has artificial vitamins
The use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) includes:
Mask, gloves, boots, and protective clothing
Only straw hat
Only sunglasses
No equipment
Washing fruits and vegetables helps to:
Reduce surface residues of pesticides
Completely eliminate any poison
Increase contamination
Replace cooking
The grace period indicates:
Time between application and harvest of the food
Shelf life of the packaging
Storage period in supermarket
Time for soil decomposition
What is the correct way to dispose of pesticide packaging?
Return at authorized collection points
Throw into the river
Open burning
Bury in the soil
Triple washing of packaging consists of:
Washing three times before returning
Washing only once
Throwing directly away
Boiling with hot water
A measure to protect the worker is:
Training on safe use of products
Not using PPE
Applying during strong sunlight hours
Mixing products without guidance
Spraying equipment must be:
Regularly regulated and calibrated
Always used without maintenance
Stored without cleaning
Used with excessive pressure
Poisoning must be reported to:
Local health service and competent authorities
Only family members
Exclusively to the school
No authority
Safe use of pesticides includes:
Following technical recommendations and respecting the MRL
Mixing different poisons without rules
Applying excessively to ensure effectiveness
Ignoring the grace period
Prevention of poisoning begins with:
Education and awareness of farmers
Indiscriminate use
Exclusively international inspection
Lack of information
Brazil is among the largest:
Consumers of pesticides in the world
Exporters of drinking water
Countries that do not use pesticides
Producers of natural agricultural remedies
The term 'pesticide' was defined by:
Federal Constitution of 1988
Industrial Revolution
First World War
World Health Organization
A criticism of the intensive use of pesticides is:
Risk to human health and the environment
Increase in biodiversity
Improvement of the soil
Increase in pollination
The pesticide market in Brazil grows due to:
Expansion of monoculture and agricultural exports
Increase in pesticide-free family farming
Decrease in agricultural areas
Drop in production
The term 'agrochemical' is mainly used to:
Reduce the negative connotation of 'pesticide'
Name mineral fertilizers
Classify agricultural vitamins
Define transgenic seeds
The 'Food without Poison' movement advocates:
Agricultural production free of pesticides
Intensive use of pesticides
Intensive monoculture
Irrigation with chemicals
The UN warns that excessive use of pesticides is:
A threat to health and food security
A solution to hunger
An increase in biodiversity
A way to recover the soil
The 'Silent Spring' campaign by Rachel Carson denounced:
The dangers of indiscriminate use of pesticides
The benefits of natural fertilizer
The importance of irrigation
The growth of family farming
The prohibition of DDT occurred because:
It was highly toxic and persistent in the environment
It was expensive for farmers
It had no effect on insects
It was not very efficient
The current challenge regarding pesticides is:
To produce food in a sustainable and healthy way
To increase chemical dependency
To expand monocultures without limit
To ignore agroecological alternatives
