Practice Contamination Of Water Bodies With Agrochemicals (51.8.3) - Drainage of Irrigated Lands

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Question 1.
What are agrochemicals?
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Think about fertilizers and pesticides.
Question 2.
How can agrochemicals enter water bodies?
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Consider what happens when it rains.
3Question 3.
What are agrochemicals most commonly used for?
- To improve soil quality
- To enhance crop production
- To purify water
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Think about their purpose in farming.
4Question 4.
True or False: Buffer zones can help prevent agrochemical runoff.
- True
- False
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Consider how plants can clean water.
Question 5.
Design a research project to test the effectiveness of different buffer zone widths on reducing agrochemical runoff into water bodies.
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Consider factors like plant types and soil characteristics.
Question 6.
Critically analyze the impact of a specific agrochemical used in your region on local water quality and aquatic life.
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Look for studies that relate to your local stream or watershed.

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