Question 3010 of 401 · Texas Pesticide Applicator General Standards Exam
What is runoff?
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Correct answer to question 3010
- D: Movement of water and pesticide over a surface to a stream or ditch
Explanation
Runoff moves pesticide dissolved or attached to soil particles over the surface, often after heavy rain or irrigation. It is a leading cause of surface water contamination.
More questions: Environmental Concerns
- 3011Which practice reduces runoff of pesticides to surface water?
- 3012Which soil type is most prone to groundwater contamination from leaching pesticides?
- 3013Which practice helps protect groundwater at a mixing and loading site?
- 3014What device prevents pesticide from flowing back into a water supply while filling a sprayer?
- 3015Which tool does EPA use to inform applicators about geographic limits on pesticide use to protect threatened and endangered species?
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