Safe Use of Pesticides Quiz 6: Protecting water

Question 1 of 4

What is a Drinking Water Protected Area or Safeguard Zone?

Areas where raw water is abstracted from surface waters (reservoirs, rivers) and the ground (groundwater), to provide drinking water for people

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Areas where raw water is abstracted from surface waters (reservoirs, rivers) and the ground (groundwater), to provide drinking water for livestock

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Areas where water travels directly to the sea via rivers and groundwater

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Question 2 of 4

Operators require specific training and certification to apply pesticide products near water. True or false?

True

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False

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Question 3 of 4

Hard surfaces such as a yard, pavement or track can lead to increased risks to water because of run-off. True or false?

True

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False

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Question 4 of 4

When considering weed control on hard surfaces like pavements, which non-chemical controls should be considered? Tick all that apply:

Build surfaces less susceptible to weed ingress

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Resurfacing/filling in cracks or potholes

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Remove weeds manually

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Cultivation

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