You Have Been Using Massive Amounts of Weed Killer and Insecticide

question 28

Multiple Choice

You have been using massive amounts of weed killer and insecticide to kill weeds in your yard, as well as the grubs and aphids that are munching on your roses and your grass.What effect might this have from a microbiological standpoint?

• A)Loss of microbial diversity in the soil
• B)Reduction in microbial numbers in the soil
• C)Damage to the nitrogen fixing bacteria
• D)Damage to the mycorrhizae
• E)All of the above may be effects of this practice.

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon in which older memories interfere with the recall of newer memories.

Proactive Inhibition

A decrease in learning efficiency or memory performance due to interference from previous or old information that affects the acquisition of new information.

Newer Information

Refers to recently acquired data or knowledge that updates or supersedes previous understanding.

Retroactive Interference

A memory phenomenon where new information interferes with the ability to recall old information.