turf grass test 4
Any organism that interferes with the comfort, health, or productivity of people is
considered a pest. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
The first step in the control of pests is - CORRECT ANSWER-proper identification
of the pest
What are the three approaches to pest management? - CORRECT ANSWER-
prevention, suppression, eradication
The chemical in the pesticide that controls the pest is called the - CORRECT
ANSWER-active ingredient
These pesticides are not soluble in water but are instead oil-soluble. - CORRECT
ANSWER-emulsifiable concentrates
This pesticide formulation is usually a highly-concentrated solution (80 to 100
percent) and requires special application equipment. - CORRECT ANSWER-ultra-
low-volume
This formulation consists of a pesticide and a carrier (clay, vermiculite, corn
cobs, fertilizer granules, etc.) combined with a binding agent. - CORRECT
ANSWER-granules
All pesticides are required to have an EPA-approved label. - CORRECT ANSWER-
True
Pesticide users are required to follow only certain parts of the directions
specified on the pesticide label. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
The words DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION occur in which part of the pesticide
label? - CORRECT ANSWER-signal words and symbols
The herbicide "glyphosate" is an example of a - CORRECT ANSWER-common
name
What are the two basic types of toxicity? - CORRECT ANSWER-acute and chronic
Select the two techniques used to determine acute toxicity. - CORRECT
ANSWER-LD50 and LC50
Which form of pesticide exposure is most common? - CORRECT ANSWER-
dermal
, What are the three types of harmful effects of pesticides in humans? - CORRECT
ANSWER-acute, delayed, allergic
Point-source and nonpoint-source pollution are the two types of environmental
contamination. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Depending on the knowledge of the person applying the pesticide, it is
sometimes permissible to apply a pesticide at rates other than those specified on
the label. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
The term "PPE" refers to - CORRECT ANSWER-personal protective equipment
How many times should a pesticide container be rinsed before disposal? -
CORRECT ANSWER-three times
When applying pesticides on foot, it is advisable to apply the pesticide in a way
that will allow the applicator to walk forward into the treated area. - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
The invisible drift of pesticide vapors may travel as much as - CORRECT
ANSWER-1 mile (1.6 km)
Of the basic components of an effective IPM program, which of those listed below
should probably be considered first? - CORRECT ANSWER-identification of the
pest
Select an example of a regulatory tactic of the IPM approach to pest control. -
CORRECT ANSWER-certified seed
Endophytic fungi are - CORRECT ANSWER-non-parasitic fungi that live in certain
plants
English Units: An average lawn of 10,000 square feet will contain about how many
turfgrass plants? - CORRECT ANSWER-8 million
The greenhouse effect will - CORRECT ANSWER-cause the earth's temperature to
rise
During the process of photosynthesis, turfgrasses use - CORRECT ANSWER-
carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight
A single grass plant can have up to - CORRECT ANSWER-387 miles of roots
Turfgrasses are not very effective in preventing erosion or nutrient leaching. -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
Any organism that interferes with the comfort, health, or productivity of people is
considered a pest. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
The first step in the control of pests is - CORRECT ANSWER-proper identification
of the pest
What are the three approaches to pest management? - CORRECT ANSWER-
prevention, suppression, eradication
The chemical in the pesticide that controls the pest is called the - CORRECT
ANSWER-active ingredient
These pesticides are not soluble in water but are instead oil-soluble. - CORRECT
ANSWER-emulsifiable concentrates
This pesticide formulation is usually a highly-concentrated solution (80 to 100
percent) and requires special application equipment. - CORRECT ANSWER-ultra-
low-volume
This formulation consists of a pesticide and a carrier (clay, vermiculite, corn
cobs, fertilizer granules, etc.) combined with a binding agent. - CORRECT
ANSWER-granules
All pesticides are required to have an EPA-approved label. - CORRECT ANSWER-
True
Pesticide users are required to follow only certain parts of the directions
specified on the pesticide label. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
The words DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION occur in which part of the pesticide
label? - CORRECT ANSWER-signal words and symbols
The herbicide "glyphosate" is an example of a - CORRECT ANSWER-common
name
What are the two basic types of toxicity? - CORRECT ANSWER-acute and chronic
Select the two techniques used to determine acute toxicity. - CORRECT
ANSWER-LD50 and LC50
Which form of pesticide exposure is most common? - CORRECT ANSWER-
dermal
, What are the three types of harmful effects of pesticides in humans? - CORRECT
ANSWER-acute, delayed, allergic
Point-source and nonpoint-source pollution are the two types of environmental
contamination. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Depending on the knowledge of the person applying the pesticide, it is
sometimes permissible to apply a pesticide at rates other than those specified on
the label. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
The term "PPE" refers to - CORRECT ANSWER-personal protective equipment
How many times should a pesticide container be rinsed before disposal? -
CORRECT ANSWER-three times
When applying pesticides on foot, it is advisable to apply the pesticide in a way
that will allow the applicator to walk forward into the treated area. - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
The invisible drift of pesticide vapors may travel as much as - CORRECT
ANSWER-1 mile (1.6 km)
Of the basic components of an effective IPM program, which of those listed below
should probably be considered first? - CORRECT ANSWER-identification of the
pest
Select an example of a regulatory tactic of the IPM approach to pest control. -
CORRECT ANSWER-certified seed
Endophytic fungi are - CORRECT ANSWER-non-parasitic fungi that live in certain
plants
English Units: An average lawn of 10,000 square feet will contain about how many
turfgrass plants? - CORRECT ANSWER-8 million
The greenhouse effect will - CORRECT ANSWER-cause the earth's temperature to
rise
During the process of photosynthesis, turfgrasses use - CORRECT ANSWER-
carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight
A single grass plant can have up to - CORRECT ANSWER-387 miles of roots
Turfgrasses are not very effective in preventing erosion or nutrient leaching. -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
