Which of the following is NOT a way pesticides can move in the environment?

Plant absorption is not a way that pesticides move in the environment when considering how they distribute through different mediums. While pesticides can be absorbed by plants, this process occurs after they have already moved through air, water, and soil particles en route to the plant.

In contrast, air, water, and soil particles are all methods by which pesticides can disperse in the environment. Pesticides can volatilize into the air, contaminate water bodies through runoff or leaching, and adhere to soil particles, which can either retain them in the soil or facilitate their movement depending on various environmental factors. Understanding these methods of movement is crucial for managing pesticide application and minimizing environmental impact, making it clear that plant absorption is a subsequent step rather than a method of environmental movement.