Agrochemicals Benefits and Risks
Grade 9th Grade · Science · 60 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can evaluate the benefits and risks of using agrochemicals in agriculture.
Warm-Up Video
Dr. Denise DeBusk · 11:44
Environmental Concerns of Pesticide Use
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Pesticide residues can enter the environment through application or accident and may be found in the air, water, and soil.
- 2
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.
- 3
Groundwater contamination can occur through direct entry from openings in the soil or by leaching of pesticides downward through the soil.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe three ways that pesticides can contaminate groundwater and suggest a practice to prevent each.”
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