Wyoming Pesticide Applicator Certification Practice Test

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Prepare for the Wyoming Pesticide Applicator Certification Test. Utilize flashcards and multiple-choice questions to sharpen your knowledge. Be ready to demonstrate your understanding of safe pesticide use!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

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What is absorption in the context of pesticides?

The release of chemicals into the atmosphere
The degradation of pesticides
The movement of chemicals into organisms or soil
The breakdown of pesticide resistance

The correct answer is: The movement of chemicals into organisms or soil

Absorption in the context of pesticides refers to the movement of chemicals into organisms or soil. This is different from the release of chemicals into the atmosphere (option A), as absorption involves the chemicals being taken in by living organisms or the soil. Additionally, absorption is also different from degradation of pesticides (option B), which is the breakdown of pesticides over time. Lastly, it is not the same as the breakdown of pesticide resistance (option D), which refers to a pesticide becoming less effective over time due to organisms developing a resistance to it. Overall, absorption is a key concept in understanding how pesticides interact with the environment and living organisms.