Wyoming Pesticide Applicator Certification Practice Test

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Prepare for the Wyoming Pesticide Applicator Certification Test with our comprehensive quiz. This resource includes multiple-choice questions designed to enhance your knowledge, along with hints and explanations. Get ready to ace your certification!

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Which process involves the breakdown of chemicals by soil microorganisms?

Chemical degradation
Photodegradation
Pesticide movement in water
Microbial action

The correct answer is: Microbial action

Microbial action is the breakdown of chemicals by soil microorganisms. Chemical degradation involves the rearrangement of chemical bonds, not the breakdown of chemicals. Photodegradation is the breakdown of chemicals by sunlight, not soil microorganisms. Pesticide movement in water is a form of transport, not the breakdown of chemicals. Overall, A, B, and C do not accurately describe the process of breaking down chemicals by soil microorganisms.