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AP Environmental Science 8.7 Persistent Organic Pollutants

Practise POPs questions by applying DDT persistence and bioaccumulation concepts to hypotheses, monitoring evidence and remediation choices.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Environmental Science

Exam points

  • identify the governing concept or relationship in the problem
  • justify the result with equations, diagrams or contextual evidence

Covered syllabus points

STB-3.H—Describe the effect of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) on ecosystems

8.7 Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) question 1

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A scientist is studying the effects of DDT, a synthetic organic compound banned worldwide in 2001. Which of the following best identifies a testable hypothesis for his study?

A

DDT is a persistent organic pollutant and will show up in the tissues of top predators for many decades.

B

DDT is unlikely to show up in the tissues of top predators since it was banned almost 20 years ago.

C

DDT will not be found in the tissues of plants because it was banned almost 20 years ago.

D

DDT will not be linked to human health impacts in the year 2030.

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