APFIVE Anthropogenic Sources of POPs
A study on two lakes found that Lake 1, which is surrounded by industrial activities, had higher levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) than Lake 2, located in a protected area. What characteristic of POPs is demonstrated by this finding?
A
POPs can accumulate in areas with high human activity
B
POPs concentration is solely determined by natural processes
C
POPs are quickly degraded in natural, protected environments
D
POPs are evenly distributed across different environments regardless of human activity
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