Pesticide Safety Education Program Overview

Pesticide Safety Education Program Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Sam Holly, the coordinator of Missouri University's Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSAP), introduces the program's mission to engage, connect, and impact Missouri's culture. The program aims to improve the economy, environment, and human health by setting standards in pesticide safety. It targets private and commercial applicators, as well as homeowners and gardeners. The team includes Missouri University specialists and state agencies. Despite challenges like spills and carelessness, the program seeks to prevent environmental litigation and improve safety. Holly calls for resources and collaboration to advance the program.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Pesticide Safety Education Program?

To reduce agricultural production

To promote chemical use in homes

To engage, connect, and impact Missouri's culture

To increase pesticide sales

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it crucial to set standards for pesticide safety in Missouri?

To increase pesticide exports

To prevent economic, environmental, and health issues

To reduce the number of farmers

To promote urban development

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal of setting pesticide safety standards?

To build a lasting legacy for Missouri

To increase pesticide exports

To reduce agricultural land

To promote chemical industries

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group is often overlooked in pesticide safety training?

Commercial applicators

Homeowners and backyard gardeners

Agricultural students

Private applicators

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the primary members of the Pesticide Safety Education Program team?

Environmental activists

Missouri University Extension specialists and state agencies

International pesticide companies

Local farmers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge faced by the Pesticide Safety Education Program?

Lack of interest in agriculture

Spills, sloppiness, and carelessness in pesticide use

Overproduction of crops

High cost of pesticides

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential consequence of a breach in pesticide safety?

Higher pesticide prices

A tragic story in the newspaper

Increased crop yield

More government funding

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