Are cockroaches becoming immune to insecticides?

Are cockroaches becoming immune to insecticides?

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jodi Heaney

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4 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main problem identified regarding cockroaches in the video?

They are becoming immune to insecticides

They carry various types of bacteria

They are found in basements and bathrooms

They are a diverse group of insects

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does insecticide resistance develop in cockroaches, according to the entomologist?

They learn to avoid sprayed areas

They develop a tolerance and pass it on to their offspring

They change their diet to become stronger

They evolve new physical defenses against chemicals

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What specific finding did the Purdue University study reveal about cockroach resistance?

All cockroaches are now immune to all pesticides

Some cockroaches resisted a combination of three chemicals

Cockroaches are becoming smaller and harder to detect

Only male cockroaches develop resistance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is recommended by Purdue scientists as an effective way to exterminate cockroaches despite resistance?

Using only one type of strong chemical treatment

Relying solely on traps to capture them

Combining chemical treatments with traps and vacuums

Increasing the concentration of a single insecticide