What is a feature of a suitable site for storing pesticides?

• A. It should be located downwind and downhill from sensitive areas.
• B. It must be at the highest point of the property.
• C. It should be adjacent to a public water source.
• D. It should be exposed to direct sunlight for evaporation.

Answer: (A)

A suitable pesticide storage site is chosen to minimize exposure and the chance of contamination reaching people, pets, and water sources by using natural forces like wind and gravity to limit movement of spills or vapors. The idea behind this option is to position the storage so that any potential leaks or vapors would be directed away from areas where sensitive populations or water sources exist, reducing the chance that those hazards affect them. In practice, you also want to avoid storing pesticides near wells, streams, or living areas, and you should keep the area dry, secure, and protected from heat and sunlight. The other choices describe features that would increase risk or are impractical: storing at the highest point can complicate drainage and accessibility, being next to a public water source creates a direct contamination risk, and exposing the storage to direct sunlight can increase degradation or volatility of some products.