APFIVE Anthropogenic Sources of POPs
A study measured the concentration of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in two lakes. Lake 1, surrounded by industrial facilities, had a higher concentration of POPs than Lake 2, located in a protected park. This finding best illustrates which of the following characteristics of POPs?
A
POPs are evenly distributed across different environments regardless of human activity
B
POPs can accumulate in areas with high human activity
C
POPs concentration is solely determined by natural processes
D
POPs are quickly degraded in natural, protected environments
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