AP®︎ Environmental Science: Topic 8.7 Flashcards

Master key terms and definitions for Topic 8.7 of AP Environmental Science – Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) to help you prep for quizzes and the AP exam.

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Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

Definition

Synthetic carbon-based pollutants that resist breakdown, are generally fat-soluble, can be toxic, and can travel long distances through air or water before redeposition

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Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
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Synthetic carbon-based pollutants that resist breakdown, are generally fat-soluble, can be toxic, and can travel long distances through air or water before redeposition

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Lipophilic (Fat-Soluble)
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Dissolves readily in fats and oils, causing a pollutant to be retained in fatty tissues and eliminated poorly

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DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
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A persistent, fat-soluble chlorinated insecticide whose DDE breakdown product caused eggshell thinning and reduced reproduction in predatory birds

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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
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Persistent, fat-soluble industrial chemicals formerly used in electrical and other equipment that can cause reproductive, developmental, immune, and neurological harm

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