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Aquatic & Terrestrial Pollution

Question 1
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Which of the following is a characteristic of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) that makes them a concern for environmental and human health?

Question 2
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Which of the following is a common source of persistent organic pollutants (POPs)?

Question 3
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Which of the following is NOT a primary way in which POPs are transported through the environment?

Question 4
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Which of the following best describes a source of POPs that involves byproducts from burning waste?

Question 5
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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates an anthropogenic source of POPs?

Question 6
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Legacy sources contribute to current POP levels. Which of the following describes the most significant way legacy sources impact the environment today?

Question 7
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Which process describes the increase in POP concentration as it moves up the food chain?

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Question 8
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How does the long-range transport of POPs primarily occur?

Question 9
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Which of the following health impacts is most directly associated with the bioaccumulation of POPs in fatty tissues?

Question 10
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What was the primary effect of DDT on birds of prey, leading to population declines?