Deck 16: Environmental Forensics

Question 1

Which method could be used to separate and identify three pesticides?

A) GC-MS
B) IR spectroscopy
C) Raman spectroscopy
D) SEM

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which pesticide forms a covalent attachment to acetylcholinesterase?

A) 2,4,5-T
B) DDT
C) malathion
D) 2,4-D

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Name some antidotes to treat pesticide exposure.

A) atropine sulfate
B) 2-PAM chloride
C) diazepam
D) all of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The herbicide 2,4-D inhibits:

A) amino acid synthesis
B) auxin growth regulation
C) photosynthesis
D) cell division

Question 5

Which of the following is not a class of pesticides?

A) organochlorines
B) carbamates
C) sulfur mustards
D) pyrethroids

Question 6

Define environmental forensics and give an example of an environmental forensics case.

Question 7

How have herbicides and pesticides been used in warfare? Give an example case.

Question 8

List and explain some risks of pesticide and herbicide use to humans and the environment. What PPE can be used for protection in investigating cases?

Question 9

Why was DDT used and why is it banned in the United States?

Question 10

Why is environmental forensics important?