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Which property of a pesticide would make it more likely to move in surface water runoff?



A-- High solubility


B-- High adsorption


C-- High volatility

A-- High Solubility

Which statement about movement of pesticides from the application site is TRUE?



A-- drift is seldom an issue in indoor applications



B-- Runoff/erosion are sources of water contamination



C-- Leaching is the main way that pesticides move long distances

B-- Runoff and erosion are sources of surface water contamination by pesticides.

Which is an example of nonpoint- source contamination of groundwater?



A-- back-siphoning spills at a wellhead



B-- Leaching from a mixing area



C-- dissolving/ leaching through the soil after rain

C-- Pesticides that dissolve and leach through soil after it rains.

Under which conditions are pesticides more likely to leach through soil?



A-- heavy clay/ high organic


B-- sandy soil/ high in organics


C-- sandy soil/ low in organic

C-- Sandy soil, low in organic matter.

Which best management practice will help prevent contamination of surface and groundwater by pesticides?



A-- using highly water soluble


B-- following IPM principles


C-- using persistent pesticides

B--- Following IPM principles.

Which two factors are most important in avoiding vapor drift?



A-- droplet size/ wind speed


B-- air stability/ temperature


C-- temperature/ volatility

C-- Temperature and pesticide volatility.

Which statement about sensitive areas is TRUE?



A-- do not spray a larger area if it contains a sensitive area



B-- labels may list special precautions around sensitive areas



C-- endangered species habitats are not considered sensitive

B-- Pesticide labels may list special precautions around sensitive areas.

Which statement about protecting bees from pesticide injury is TRUE?



A-- use foilar applications


B-- spray when crops in bloom


C-- apply in the evening or night

C--- Apply insecticides in the evening or at night.