Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety Practice Test

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What term is used to describe plant damage?

Phytoharm
Pesticide Damage
Phyotoxicity
Destructive ingredient

The correct answer is: Phyotoxicity

The term used to describe plant damage is "phytotoxicity" (option C). Phytotoxicity refers to the harmful effect of a substance on plants. It is commonly observed when there is an overapplication of pesticides or when the wrong type of pesticide is used on a particular plant species. This term is specific to the damage caused to plants by external factors, making it the correct answer in this case. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not specifically address plant damage. "Phytoharm" (option A) is not a recognized term in the context of plant damage, "Pesticide Damage" (option B) is a broad term that could refer to damage caused by pesticides to various things beyond plants, and "Destructive ingredient" (option D) does not accurately describe plant damage but rather implies a harmful component within a product.