AP®︎ Environmental Science: Topic 5.14 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 5.14 of AP Environmental Science – Integrated Pest Management.
Questions List
Topic 5.14
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: STB-1.C
What does IPM stand for?
What You’re Being Tested On:
Explore the learning objectives taken directly from the College Board’s AP® Environmental Science Curriculum. Ensure you’re prepared for the exact topics covered on the AP® exam, in-class tests, and quizzes, and gain confidence in your mastery of the material.
Topic 5.14: Integrated Pest Management
Learning Objective: STB-1.C
Describe integrated pest management.
Essential Knowledge: STB-1.C.1
Integrated pest management (IPM) is a combination of methods used to effectively control pest species while minimizing the disruption to the environment. These methods include biological, physical, and limited chemical methods such as biocontrol, intercropping, crop rotation, and natural predators of the pests.
Learning Objective: STB-1.D
Describe the benefits and drawbacks of integrated pest management (IPM).
Essential Knowledge: STB-1.D.1
The use of integrated pest management (IPM) reduces the risk that pesticides pose to wildlife, water supplies, and human health.
Essential Knowledge: STB-1.D.2
Integrated pest management (IPM) minimizes disruptions to the environment and threats to human health but can be complex and expensive.
