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kati45 [8]
3 years ago
11

Why was the use of DDT banned in the US?

Biology
2 answers:
natta225 [31]3 years ago
7 0

Health concerns such as cancer, birth defects, and reproductive difficulties were documented.

DDT bioaccumulates, causing the environment to become toxic to organisms in the area.

pshichka [43]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Health concerns such as cancer, birth defects, and reproductive difficulties were documented.  DDT bioaccumulates, causing the environment to become toxic to organisms in the area

Explanation:

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