Agrochemicals Benefits and Risks
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Objective
I can evaluate the benefits and risks of using agrochemicals in agriculture.
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Warm-up video
Dr. Denise DeBusk · 11:44
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Pesticide residues can enter the environment through application or accident and may be found in the air, water, and soil.
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Volatilization is when a pesticide changes from a liquid to a vapor, and drift refers to the airborne movement of pesticides away from the treatment site during application.
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Groundwater contamination can occur through direct entry from openings in the soil or by leaching of pesticides downward through the soil.
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Practice
12 questions
What is volatilization, and why is it a concern when using pesticides?
How do high temperatures and low relative humidity affect pesticide drift?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe three ways that pesticides can contaminate groundwater and suggest a practice to prevent each.”
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