#1
Which organization is responsible for regulating pesticides in the United States?
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
#2
What is the primary purpose of environmental regulations regarding pesticide use?
To ensure pesticide manufacturers maximize profits
To protect human health and the environment
To promote the use of pesticides in agriculture
To increase agricultural productivity
#3
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where pests become resistant to pesticides over time?
Pesticide persistence
Pesticide synergism
Pesticide resistance
Pesticide degradation
#4
What is the purpose of pesticide registration?
To restrict the sale and use of pesticides
To assess the efficacy of pesticides
To monitor pesticide-related illnesses
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of pesticides before they can be sold or distributed
#5
Which agency is responsible for implementing the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) in the United States?
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
#6
What is the main purpose of a pesticide label?
To provide marketing information about the pesticide product
To guide the safe and effective use of the pesticide
To certify the organic status of the pesticide
To advertise the benefits of using the pesticide
#7
Which of the following is a common method used for pesticide application?
Fumigation
Sowing
Harvesting
Plowing
#8
What is integrated pest management (IPM)?
A method that relies solely on chemical pesticides for pest control
A holistic approach that combines biological, cultural, and chemical methods to manage pests
A technique involving genetic modification of pests to reduce their population
A method that uses only mechanical means to control pests
#9
Which international treaty aims to regulate the trade of hazardous chemicals, including pesticides?
Montreal Protocol
Basel Convention
Stockholm Convention
Rotterdam Convention
#10
Which of the following is a potential environmental impact of pesticide use?
Increased biodiversity
Pollinator decline
Enhanced soil fertility
Ecosystem restoration
#11
Which government agency in the European Union is responsible for regulating pesticides?
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
European Environment Agency (EEA)
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
European Medicines Agency (EMA)
#12
What is the term for the level of pesticide residue allowed on food products, as regulated by authorities?
Maximum Allowable Concentration (MAC)
Maximum Residue Limit (MRL)
Pesticide Action Threshold (PAT)
Pesticide Residue Standard (PRS)
#13
Which of the following is a biopesticide?
Glyphosate
Chlorpyrifos
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)
Atrazine
#14
Which statement best describes the role of the precautionary principle in pesticide management?
It advocates for the unrestricted use of pesticides to control pests
It suggests taking preventive action in the face of uncertainty about potential harm from pesticides
It encourages delaying action until scientific evidence conclusively proves harm from pesticides
It emphasizes the immediate banning of all pesticides without thorough assessment
#15
What does the acronym REACH stand for in the context of chemical regulations in the European Union?
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals
Regional Environmental Agency for Chemical Hazards
Research and Enforcement of Agricultural Chemicals
Regulation of Environmental Adaptations in Chemical Handling
#16
What is the significance of the Koc value in pesticide risk assessment?
It measures the acute toxicity of a pesticide
It indicates the persistence and potential for transport of a pesticide in the environment
It evaluates the effectiveness of a pesticide against target pests
It measures the bioaccumulation potential of a pesticide in organisms
#17
Which of the following is a characteristic of bioaccumulative pesticides?
They break down rapidly in the environment
They have low toxicity to aquatic organisms
They accumulate in the tissues of organisms over time
They have limited mobility in soil