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Anvisha [2.4K]
3 years ago
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DDT is a pesticide that has been used worldwide over the past 50 years. DDT is used to prevent insects from destroying crops and

as an insecticide used to kill disease-carrying insects. In 1972, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began monitoring DDT usage. They conducted studies that analyzed ice layers from existing glaciers and these studies revealed that DDT was at its highest recorded levels 10 years after it was banned from being used. Which statement best describes why environmental monitoring for DDT was performed? Group of answer choices
A. To evaluate in what ways DDT impacts an ecosystem
B. To determine if DDT would cause serious harm to human populations
C. To predict if all chemicals are harmful to local pollinator insect populations
D. To ensure all chemicals are banned as soon as possible to protect public health
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1 answer:
olga2289 [7]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

I think B or C but mainly C

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