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1. Which best describes forest pest control?
A. Control of pests in urban homes
B. Management of insects, diseases, and weeds in forest
ecosystems
C. Control of marine organisms
D. Elimination of all wildlife
Rationale: Forest pest control focuses on protecting forest
health from harmful organisms.
Correct Answer: B
2. The main goal of forest pest management is to:
A. Eradicate all insects
B. Maximize pesticide use
C. Maintain forest health and productivity
D. Increase wildfire risk
Rationale: Integrated pest management aims at sustainable
forest health.
Correct Answer: C
,3. Which is a common forest insect pest?
A. Honeybee
B. Bark beetle
C. Earthworm
D. Butterfly
Rationale: Bark beetles damage trees by burrowing under bark.
Correct Answer: B
4. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) means:
A. Using only chemicals
B. Combining biological, cultural, and chemical control methods
C. Ignoring pest problems
D. Using pesticides daily
Rationale: IPM reduces reliance on chemicals through multiple
strategies.
Correct Answer: B
5. A pesticide that kills insects is called:
A. Fungicide
B. Herbicide
C. Insecticide
D. Rodenticide
,Rationale: Insecticides are designed to kill insects.
Correct Answer: C
6. The most important step before pesticide application is:
A. Mixing chemicals randomly
B. Reading the label
C. Increasing dosage
D. Avoiding protective equipment
Rationale: Labels provide legal and safety instructions.
Correct Answer: B
7. Which organism commonly attacks weakened forest trees?
A. Bark beetles
B. Earthworms
C. Frogs
D. Bees
Rationale: Weakened trees attract pests like bark beetles.
Correct Answer: A
8. Herbicides are used to control:
A. Insects
B. Fungi
, C. Weeds
D. Birds
Rationale: Herbicides target unwanted plants.
Correct Answer: C
9. What is a sign of forest pest infestation?
A. Healthy green leaves
B. Boreholes in bark
C. Increased rainfall
D. Soil fertility
Rationale: Boreholes indicate insect activity in trees.
Correct Answer: B
10. Biological control involves:
A. Burning forests
B. Using natural enemies of pests
C. Increasing pesticides
D. Removing all animals
Rationale: Natural predators reduce pest populations.
Correct Answer: B
11. A systemic pesticide: