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PesticidesA pesticide is any substance used to kill, repel, or control certain forms of plant or animal life that are considered to be pests. Pesticides include herbicides for destroying weeds and other unwanted vegetation, insecticides for controlling a wide variety of insects, fungicides used to prevent the growth of molds and mildew, disinfectants for preventing the spread of bacteria, and compounds used to control mice and rats. Because of the widespread use of agricultural chemicals in food production, people are exposed to low levels of pesticide residues through their diets. Scientists do not yet have a clear understanding of the health effects of these pesticide residues. The Agricultural Health Study, an ongoing study of pesticide exposures in farm families, also posts results online. Other evidence suggests that children are particularly susceptible to adverse effects from exposure to pesticides, including neurodevelopmental effects. People may also be exposed to pesticides used in a variety of settings including homes, schools, hospitals, and workplaces. What Is NIEHS Doing?NIEHS Research Efforts
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This content is available to use on your website. Please visit NIEHS Syndication to get started. Backto Top Which type of environmental scientist is likely to study the effects of chemical spills on the environment?A toxicologist is a scientist who has a strong understanding of many scientific disciplines, such as biology and chemistry, and typically works with chemicals and other substances to determine if they are toxic or harmful to humans and other living organisms or the environment.
Which type of environmental scientist is likely to study methods?Explanation: A hydrologist is the environmental scientist who is likely to study methods of water conservation and decontamination. He is the person who carries out research on circulating, distributing and studying physical properties of the underground surface of the earth, and its surface waters.
Which type of environmental scientist is most likely to study the interactions of gorillas?A primatologist, or a biological anthropologist, is most likely to study interactions among gorillas. Primatologists study primate behavior, ecology, intelligence, anatomy, and so forth.
Which type of environmental scientist is most likely to study how whales are affected by pollution?Both the hydrologist and the oceanographer are concerned with water pollution and decontamination. The oceanographer will study all aspects of marine life, not just the water.
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