Chlorinated Hydrocarbons Are

question 49

Multiple Choice

Chlorinated hydrocarbons are .

• A) toxic compounds used in pesticides and industrial solvents that cause problems in some areas of the ocean
• B) created by chemosynthetic bacteria in the ocean
• C) a physical resource extracted along with petroleum
• D) important nutrients for some species of phytoplankton

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