DDT Quickly Became Widely Used Because It

question 55

Multiple Choice

DDT quickly became widely used because it

• A)was toxic to many types of insects.
• B)seemed nontoxic to humans.
• C)was inexpensive.
• D)All of the choices are correct.

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