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Pesticides and the Importance of Living Soil

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10 Nsɛmmisa

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1.

What is one of the main purposes of pesticides in agriculture?

To enhance soil health

To kill pests and diseases

To promote biodiversity

To reduce water usage

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2.

Which of the following can be negatively affected by pesticide use? (Select all that apply)

Biodiversity

Soil microorganisms

Crop yield

Water quality

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3.

Pesticides can disrupt the balance of living organisms in soil.

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4.

How do pesticides typically affect the microorganisms in the soil?

They enhance microbial growth

They have no effect

They can kill beneficial microbes

They only affect harmful microbes

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5.

Name one alternative to pesticides that can help in managing pests.

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6.

What role do healthy soil organisms play in agriculture?

They store pesticides

They improve crop production

They reduce soil erosion

They pollinate plants

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Soil health has no impact on the nutritional value of crops.

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8.

What are some benefits of maintaining living soil? (Select all that apply)

Increased water retention

Enhanced nutrient cycling

Lower pest populations

Decreased biodiversity

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9.

Which of the following statements is true regarding pesticide use?

Pesticides only kill harmful insects

All pesticides are synthetic

Pesticides can lead to pesticide resistance in pests

They never affect non-target organisms

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10.

Describe one way in which pesticides can contaminate water sources.