AP®︎ Environmental Science: Topic 8.7 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 8.7 of AP Environmental Science – Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
Questions List
Topic 8.7
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: STB-3.H
What does POP stand for in environmental science?
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Topic 8.7: Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Learning Objective: STB-3.H
Describe the effect of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) on ecosystems.
Essential Knowledge: STB-3.H.1
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) do not easily break down in the environment because they are synthetic, carbon-based molecules (such as DDT and PCBs).
Essential Knowledge: STB-3.H.2
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) can be toxic to organisms because they are soluble in fat, which allows them to accumulate in organisms’ fatty tissues.
Essential Knowledge: STB-3.H.3
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) can travel over long distances via wind and water before being redeposited.
