All Flashcards
What are pesticides?
Substances used to control pests (plants, animals, fungi).
What are herbicides?
Pesticides that target plants (weeds, grasses).
What are fungicides?
Pesticides that control fungal infections in plants, seeds, or soil.
What are rodenticides?
Pesticides designed to kill rodents (mice, rats).
What are insecticides?
Pesticides that kill insects.
Define selective herbicide.
A herbicide that kills specific types of plants.
Define non-selective herbicide.
A herbicide that kills all types of plants.
What is bioaccumulation?
The accumulation of substances, such as pesticides, in an organism.
What is biomagnification?
The increasing concentration of a substance, such as a pesticide, in higher trophic levels of a food chain.
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
A sustainable approach to pest control that minimizes pesticide use.
What is the effect of insecticide use on bee populations?
Insecticide exposure leads to bee population collapse.
What is the effect of pesticide runoff?
Causes water contamination.
What is the effect of pests developing tolerance to pesticides?
Leads to increased pesticide usage and costs.
What is the effect of pesticides on non-target species?
Can harm or kill beneficial organisms like birds and bees.
What is the effect of pesticide leaching?
Causes soil contamination.
What is the effect of pesticide use on human health?
Linked to cancer, birth defects, and neurological problems.
What is the effect of pesticide use on food chains?
Pesticides can accumulate and magnify up the food chain.
What is the effect of pesticide use on soil quality?
Can degrade soil quality by harming beneficial organisms.
What is the effect of pesticide use on water quality?
Can contaminate water sources through runoff and leaching.
What is the effect of pesticide use on biodiversity?
Can reduce biodiversity by harming non-target species.
How does Integrated Pest Management (IPM) promote sustainability?
Minimizes pesticide use through a variety of methods.
How can crop rotation help protect the environment?
Can disrupt pest cycles and reduce the need for pesticides.
How can biological controls help protect the environment?
Using natural predators to control pests.
How can pest-resistant crop varieties help protect the environment?
Reduces the need for pesticides.
How does reducing pesticide use promote sustainability?
Minimizes harm to non-target species and reduces environmental contamination.
How does promoting biodiversity promote sustainability?
Creates more resilient ecosystems that are less susceptible to pests.
How does improving soil health promote sustainability?
Creates healthier plants that are more resistant to pests.
How does using targeted pesticides promote sustainability?
Reduces harm to non-target species.
How does monitoring pest populations promote sustainability?
Allows for early intervention and reduces the need for widespread pesticide use.
How does educating farmers about sustainable practices promote sustainability?
Encourages the adoption of environmentally friendly pest control methods.