Quiz on Biological Control of Pests

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• Biology
• Secondary Education
• Age 13

What is biological control of pests?

A

Using chemical pesticides for eradication

B

Removing all insects from crops

C

Planting only resistant crop varieties

D

Using natural predators to manage pests

Which organism is commonly used in biological control?

A

Chemical sprays

B

Ladybird beetles

C

Fertilisers

D

Synthetic repellents

Which pest is controlled by parasitic wasps?

A

Caterpillars

B

Weeds

C

Slugs

D

Beetles

What is a benefit of biological control?

A

Environmentally friendly approach

B

Requires no monitoring

C

Immediate pest eradication

D

Higher crop yields instantly

What is a disadvantage of using biological control?

A

Higher cost than chemical methods

B

Immediate results

C

Increased soil toxicity

D

Slower pest population reduction

What is an example of a biological control agent?

A

Herbicides

B

Insecticides

C

Nematodes

D

Fungicides

Which crop is often affected by aphids?

A

Wheat

B

Cabbage

C

Barley

D

Rice

What role do spiders play in pest control?

A

Natural predators of insects

B

Plant pollinators

C

Soil aerators

D

Fertility enhancers

What is a key principle of integrated pest management?

A

Eliminating all wildlife

B

Combining different pest control methods

C

Using only chemical pesticides

D

Focusing solely on biological methods

Why is biodiversity important in pest control?

A

Requires more chemicals

B

Increases pest populations

C

Supports natural pest control mechanisms

D

Reduces soil nutrients