When __________ Is Applied as a Weed Killer on Field

question 16

Short Answer

When __________ is applied as a weed killer on field crops such as corn, runoff from irrigation and rainfall may carry this herbicide into waterways.

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Definitions:

Vibrio Cholerae

A bacterium that causes cholera, a severe diarrheal illness, through contaminated water or food.

Helicobacter Pylori

A type of bacteria that infects the stomach lining and can cause ulcers and sometimes lead to stomach cancer.

Chemoautotrophs

Organisms that obtain their energy through the chemical oxidation of inorganic substances and use that energy to synthesize organic compounds from carbon dioxide.