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Ch 4 IVM Flashcards

1
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technique that uses aerie photographs followed by ground checks to determine the nature of plant communities on a site.

A

cover-type mapping

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2
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at a program or project level, an accounting of all vegetation that could potentially affect management objectives, supplying a complete set of data upon which to base management decisions.

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comprehensive evaluation

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3
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method of sampling a geographical area by selecting points in it, especially by choosing points at random on a map or aerial photograph

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point sampling

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4
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a point at which the level of incompatible plant species, density, height, location, or condition threatens the stated management objectives and requires implementation of a control method (s).

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action threshold

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5
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method of herbicide treatment involving herbicide application into cuts in the trunk. Also called hack And squirt

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Frill treatment

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6
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type of biological control in which a plant community is converted from incompatible to compatible species using selective techniques that provide a competitive advantage to short-growing, early successional plants, al lowing them to thrive and successfully compete against unwanted tree species for sunlight, essential nutrients, and water.

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Cover type conversion

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7
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control method that modifies habitat to discourage incompatible vegetation and establish and manage compatible plant
communities.

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cultural control method

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8
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herbicides that are limited to the control of specific kinds of plants when applied according to the label (e.g., synthetic auxins, which are a class of selective herbicides that kill broadleaved plants, but do not harm grasses).

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selective herbicides

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9
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herbicides that affect a broad range of plant species.

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non-selective herbicides

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10
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adverse effects resulting from exposure to a single dose or exposure to multiple doses of a substance over a short time frame (usu-ally less than 24 hours).

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acute toxicity

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11
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Uniquely botanical biochemical pathways disrupted by herbicides

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Mode of action

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12
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handling and use of ready-to-use and diluted concentrate formulations in closed delivery systems.

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closed chain of custody

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13
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Supply containers that are returned, refilled, and reused

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Container cycle

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14
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Closed connections at the transfer points between supply containers mix tank, and application equipment

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Integrity cycle

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15
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A container tracking system that establishes an auditable record documenting movement of herbicides and containers

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Documentation cycle

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16
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Use of custom blends containing the required active ingredient and adjutants

A

Herbicide cycle

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17
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NERC

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North American electric reliability corporation: ensure the reliability of the bulk power system.

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18
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Transmission vegetation management reliability standard for vm along Transmission lines

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Fac-003

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19
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___ ___ ____ is a technique in which non translocatable herbicides are applied to control specific branches growing towards utility facilities

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Chemical side pruning

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20
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_____ -______ treatment are used for clearing all plant material in an area such as substation or around pole bases

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Bare ground

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21
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Proper mixing protocol

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Half fill tank with diluent
Add concentrate or diluted concentrate
Add any supplemental adjuvant
Add remainder dilutents

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22
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A chemical is classified as relatively non toxic when it has an oral ld50 of __ or more or a dermal ld50 of ___mg/kg or more

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5000
20000

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23
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_____ _____ uses certain herbicides selectively applied to the side of the ROW

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Chemical pruning

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24
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Toxicity levels
Category 1, 2,3,4

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Highly, Moderately, slightly, relatively

25
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Four elements of the closed chain of custody concept

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Container, integrity, documentation, herbicide

26
Q

_____ is the amount of chemical reaching the body while ____is the quantity absorbed into the body

A

Exposure, dose

27
Q

What is required for the correct herbicide selection for use in water?

A

an aquatic label

28
Q

Internal and external ____is key to a successful ivm program

A

communication

29
Q

____ _____is the management of vegetation by
Establishing & conserving compatible, stable plant
Communities using natural competition, animals, insects

A

biological control

30
Q

Mixing of chemicals should be done with a buffer of at least ____
ft from a body of water or wetland.

A

100ft

31
Q

Vegetation that is desirable or consistent with the intended
use of the site is considered _________. Vegetation that is NOT
consistent with the intended use of the site is considered__________

A

compatible;
incompatible

32
Q

The maximum incompatible plant pressure (species, density,
etc.) allowable before unacceptable consequences develop

A

Tolerance level

33
Q

Specialty pruning technique used on large, maturing trees
that results in the development of callus at the cuts; used to
maintain trees at a specific height

A

pollarding

34
Q

When properly selected & applied, herbicides can enhance ______ & _______
diversity & minimize ______
disturbance.

A

plant & wildlife,
soil

35
Q

The area of a pipeline right-of-way above the pipe &
extending both ways to a specified distance:

A

Pipe zone

36
Q

example of a cultural control technique in a right-of-way

A

Planting foods crops

37
Q

most common VM rule adopted by states in the U.S. is

A

National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

38
Q

Most herbicides used in VM are in which toxicity category?

A

Category IV: Relatively nontoxic

39
Q

planned pruning operations
is the time between scheduled

A

maintenance interval

40
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Which step of an integrated VM plan should be completed first

A

setting objectives

41
Q

A permanent operation is called a

A

Lockout

42
Q

What are the three primary climatic factors that influence
herbicide & TGR degradation?

A

moisture, temperature, & sunlight

43
Q

Low-volume foliar broadcast treatments put out ____-____
gal/ac of herbicide solution.

A

5-25

44
Q

Vegetation removal using heavy equipment fitted with power saws

A

Mechanical control method

45
Q

Containers that are made of recyclable, translucent, chemically resistant plastic with a service life of 5 yrs or 30 return cycles

A

Returnable, reusable containers

46
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Smaller capacity receptacles that can be refilled by applicators from supply containers

A

Service containers

47
Q

Target of ivm

A

Incompatible plants

48
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Similarities btw ivm and ipm

A

Science based understanding
Management objectives
Options of treatment
Necessity of desired plant Communities

49
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3 herbicide treatment methods

A

Individual stem, broadcast, aerial

50
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Individual stem treatments

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Stump, basal, injection, frill, selective foliar, side pruning

51
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Type of broadcast

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High volume and low volume foliar, cut stubble, bare ground

52
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Aerial treatment

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Fixed (airplane) and rotary (helicopter) wing

53
Q

What is the best time for foliar applications

A

Growing season, late spring, early fall

54
Q

Slash or debris raked or stacked in a row to the side of ROW.

A

Windrow

55
Q

plant growth regulator or substance that
promotes or influences the growth and develop-
ment of plants. Produced at sites where cells are
dividing, primarily in the shoot tips. Auxin-like
compounds may be produced synthetically

A

Auxins

56
Q

inhalation concentration of a substance
that kills half the subject test animals within two
weeks.

A

LC 50

57
Q

oral or dermal lethal dose of a substance that
kills half the test animals within the two-week test
period.

A

LD 50

58
Q

container in which custom
blends of diluted concentrates, or ready-to-apply
herbicides, are provided to applicators. Registered
herbicide concentrate is typically provided in
returnable, reusable supply containers, while regis-
tered and ready-to-use products are typically pro-
vided in one-way, disposable supply containers.

A

Supply container

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