Which Term Refers to Chemicals That Stay Intact in the Environment

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to chemicals that stay intact in the environment for long periods,become widely distributed geographically,accumulate in the fatty tissue of living organisms,and are toxic to human and wildlife?

• A) persistent organic pollutant
• B) non-biodegradable environmental threat
• C) toxic environmental substance
• D) poisonous ecological danger

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