Exam (elaborations)
QAL & QAC TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2024
- Course
- Institution
QAL & QAC TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2024
[Show more]
Content preview
QAL&
QAC
TEST
QUESTIONS
AND
ANSWERS
GRADED
A+
2024
Pesticides
are
-
answer-Substance
that
control
pests,
they
may
be
either
naturally-occurring
compounds
like
sulfur
or
synthetic
(i.e.
man-made)
compounds
like
the
insecticide
malathion.
Pesticides
are
-
answer-1.
Compounds
that
control
pests
2.
Plants
defoliants
3.
Plant
growth
regulators
4.
Adjuvants
Plant
defoliants
are
in
-
answer-use
to
remove
leaves
from
plants,
most
often
to
aid
in
the
harvest
of
crops.
Plant
growth
regulators
(PGR)
are
-
answer-used
to
alter
plant
growth
or
development.
Adjuvants
-
answer-a
product
added
to
the
tank
to
improve
a
pesticides
performance..
it
may
improve
the
wetting
ability
of
the
mixture,
increase
the
pesticides
penetration
in
to
plants
or
insects
tissue
or
may
prevent
pesticide
drift.
Although
adjuvants
have
no
significant
pesticidal
activity ,
DPR
regulates
them
in
almost
the
same
way
it
regulates
pesticides.
examples
of
adjuvants
-
answer-Surfactants...
helps
pesticides
get
inside
target
plants
like
weeds.
Stickers...
helps
the
pesticide
stay
on
the
target
plant's
leaves. Buffers...
makes
acidic
or
alkaline
mix
water
more
neutral.
Drift
control
agents
or
deposition
aids...
Prevent
spray
drift.
Defoamers...
reduce
tank-foaming
Spreader-
stickers
Pesticide
Formulations
-
answer-A
mixture
of
2
or
more
compounds.
Pesticides
formulations
are
made
up
of
an
active
ingredient
and
1
or
more
inert
ingredients.
Active
ingredients
have
pesticidal
activity .
Pesticide
Formulations
-
answer-Liquids-
High
compatibility
with
other
pesticides.
No
agitation
needed.
BUT ...
they
can
be
a
splash
hazard,
and
can
be
easily
absorbed
through
the
skin.
Wettable
powders-
Are
usually
very
compatible
with
other
pesticides.
BUT ...
they
can
be
a
inhalation
hazard.
Because
they
are
not
soluble
in
water
they
can
be
abrasive
to
equipment
and
they
usually
require
agitation.
Soluble
powders-
Are
similar
to
the
wettable
powders,
except
they
dissolve
more
easily
in
water .
for
that
reason,
they're
not
as
abrasive
to
equipment
and
they
usually
require
agitation.
Emulsifiable
concentrates-
these
pesticides/petroleum
solvents
mixtures
are
formulated
with
an
emulsifier
that
helps
the
formulations
with
water .
they
penetrate
plant
tissue.
BUT ...
they
are
easily
absorbed
through
human
skin,
they
pair
a
significant
eye
hazard
to
handlers,
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller AnswersCOM. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
83637 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now
