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Which of the following is an example of a persistent organic pollutant (POP)?
ASewage
BDDT
CAmmonia
DCarbonic acid
✓ Correct Answer: B — DDT
POPs are organic compounds that are resistant to environmental degradation through chemical, biological, and photolytic processes.
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