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Answers to True or false quiz

The Pesticides Act 1999 is a Commonwealth passed law.
FALSE - The Pesticides Act is a State passed law.
The use of unregistered pesticides is covered in the Noxious Weeds Act 1993.
FALSE - The use of unregistered pesticides is covered in the Pesticides Act 1999.
The Pesticides Act 1999 is administered by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
TRUE
The Noxious Weeds Act 1993 is a NSW government law.
TRUE
The objective of the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 is to identify noxious weeds for which chemical measures need to be taken.
TRUE
Legislation is a law passed by the NSW or Commonwealth government.
TRUE
Paterson 's curse is an example of an environmental weed.
FALSE - Paterson ’s curse is a noxious weed.
Lantana is an example of an environmental weed.
TRUE
Bt cotton is an example of a biological control.
FALSE - Bt cotton is an example of genetic control.
Biological controls have always been successful.
FALSE - Biological controls have not always been successful.
Chemical controls should be the last resort in controlling pests.
TRUE
IPM programs are often implemented in response to the development of resistance to chemical controls.
TRUE
Noxious weeds are identified by legislation.
TRUE
Environmental weeds cannot grow in rivers and waterways.
FALSE - Environmental weeds can also grow in rivers and waterways.
An IPM program aims to eradicate pests.
FALSE - An IPM program aims to minimise the effect of pests.