zuai-logo
zuai-logo
  1. AP Environmental Science
FlashcardFlashcardStudy GuideStudy GuideQuestion BankQuestion Bank
GlossaryGlossary

Aquatic & Terrestrial Pollution

Question 1
Environmental ScienceAPConcept Practice
1 mark

Which of the following is a characteristic of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) that makes them a concern for environmental and human health?

Question 2
Environmental ScienceAPConcept Practice
1 mark

Which of the following is a common source of persistent organic pollutants (POPs)?

Question 3
Environmental ScienceAPConcept Practice
1 mark

Legacy sources contribute to current POP levels. Which of the following describes the most significant way legacy sources impact the environment today?

Question 4
Environmental ScienceAPConcept Practice
1 mark

How does the long-range transport of POPs primarily occur?

Question 5
Environmental ScienceAPConcept Practice
1 mark

Which of the following health impacts is most directly associated with the bioaccumulation of POPs in fatty tissues?

Question 6
Environmental ScienceAPConcept Practice
1 mark

What was the primary effect of DDT on birds of prey, leading to population declines?

Question 7
Environmental ScienceAPConcept Practice
1 mark

Which of the following is NOT a primary way in which POPs are transported through the environment?

Feedback stars icon

How are we doing?

Give us your feedback and let us know how we can improve

Question 8
Environmental ScienceAPConcept Practice
1 mark

Which of the following best describes a source of POPs that involves byproducts from burning waste?

Question 9
Environmental ScienceAPConcept Practice
1 mark

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates an anthropogenic source of POPs?

Question 10
Environmental ScienceAPConcept Practice
1 mark

Which process describes the increase in POP concentration as it moves up the food chain?