Title: Final Exam
Course: SAT 130 Sustainable Plant Health Care > Section: SAT 130 Sustainable Plant Health Care

Final Exam

Final Exam

Max. Points 120 Points | Writing Assignment Rubric Description
84 (14 points each topic) | Essay reflects content accuracy and reflects current practices/understanding.
24 (4 points each topic) | Writing assignment uses proper punctuation, sentence structure and expressed clearly in your own words.
12 (2 points each topic) | Adheres to reference guidelines in ’Citation, Referencing and Formatting Guidelines’ document.
Select six of the topics below to write six one-page essays. Each essay is worth 20 points (120 points total).

- Reference materials from any of the previous units of this course, citing the sources you have used.
- Appropriate diagrams may be provided to substantiate your answers.
- Document formatting: Times New Roman, 12 point font, one inch margins (top, bottom, left and right) and text aligned to the left.

Save all the essays in one document and submit your work in the Dropbox found on the course home page.

Topic | Description
1 | Plant-destroying insects and pests can be controlled by using their natural predators (parasitism). In your essay, describe IPM practices, list common insects in a vegetable garden, their natural predators, and the process through which they control the plant-eating insects.
2 | Plant problems can either be physical (caused by insects, worms, fungi, bacteria etc.) or due to inadequate environmental factors (lack of light, insufficient water, over fertilization practices). Describe three physical and physiological disorders, the symptoms of the problem and corrective measures that can be taken to eradicate the problem.
3 | Both organic and inorganic pesticides are used for pest control in gardens. Explain which methods are good for sustainable gardening practices, the advantages and disadvantages of both, which method is more economical, which method will give quick results, and how you can recycle home waste for the production of fertilizers.
4 | The application of any pesticides, whether it is organic or inorganic, can have an effect on the environment. What environmental effects have happened to affect air, water, soil, bees, and butterflies due to pesticide contact? Site three global issues.
5 | Governmental agencies such as the Illinois Department of Agriculture issue licenses for the application of pesticides in farms. What are the categories of licenses and in which all fields? What are the benefits of testing before issuing licenses? Explain the difference between a pesticide applicator and operator. Which other government agency should be notified about the list of pesticides being stored? How should you correctly dispose empty pesticide containers?
6 | Environmental pollution resulting from the use of pesticides has a direct effect on the food chain. How do pesticides travel off the target areas? Name some common animal food products that can be contaminated by polluted water, land and air. What is “biological magnification”?
7 | The sale of genetically-modified crops the market places has become a controversial issue. What are GMO crops? What are their advantages and disadvantages? How are GMO crops less or more expensive to the farmer? Why or why is the GMO method a sustainable crop production method?
8 | “Going Green” has become a motto affecting industries, institutions, and everyday life. What does “Going Green “concept mean? How does it promote sustainable plant health? Besides farming practices, in which fields can people implement and practice the “Going Green “concept?
9 | What does OSHA stands for? How does OSHA play a role in the pesticide application industry? Summarize important worker’s rights according to OSHA’s guidelines.
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It is important know the life cycles of insects that cause destruction to crops. Describe the two methods of life cycles that we notice in the life cycles of insects. State the life cycles of three of the following insects.
- Spider mites
- Army cut worms
- Aphids
- Leaf Hoppers
- Praying mantis
- Lady bugs

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