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It causes health problems because it has side effects AND a long life, thus remaining in soil, water, animals and people for a long time.
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How many times greater ias the concentration of DDT in fish than seawater?
The concentration of DDT in the fish is 430,000 times greater than the concentration of DDT in the water.
What scientific studies support the decision to ban DDT?
Eagle populations recovered after the ban on DDT.
Ddt and related compounds are primarily stored in?
DDT or dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane is a colorless crystalline substance that is used as an insecticide. DDT and some related compounds are primarily stored in fats and other organic solvents.
What are the disadvantages of using mercury in a barometer?
It is not used to measure below -39°c and above 375°c
One property that makes DDT hazardous over time is that DDT is?
DDT is used as an insecticide which kills on contact. It is extremely harmful and was banned in United States since 1972. Before it was banned, it was used to protect crops from insect damage, but it killed too many animals and plants, while insect populations grew more and more resistant to DDT. This led to ban in DDT in many countries.
Why did many countries stop using DDT?
DDT is dangerous for the environmement.
Why did the US to stop using DDT?
DDT is toxic for humans and animals and also is persistent in the environment.
How can the use of DDT actually boost an insect population?
Using DDT can actually boost and insect population. This is because DDT only kills certain insects and not other insects.
What is a positive result of using DDT why is an negative result of using DDT?
DDT is a very useful pesticide but it is also on long term a possible danger for humans and animals because it is very stable in soils and waters, remaining for long time not degraded.
What did the study in a Pennsylvania forest reveal about the environmental effects of using DDT?
DDT killed ladybugs, which caused the aphid population to rise.
What did the study in Pennsylvania forest reveal about the environmental effects of using DDT?
DDT killed ladybugs, which caused the aphid population to rise.
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What is the MOST well known negative side effect of using DDT?
It damaged nontargeted species. Example: Eggshell thinning in birds.
What are advantages and disadvantages of using a heligimbal?
what are the advantages and disadvantages of using a heligimbal
Why did we start using DDT and what is the problem with using it?
DDT was used in the 1940's. While my dad was stationed in the Philippines in WW2 they were sprayed with it keep the mosquitoes off of the troops. It has been found to cause cancer and to kill or produce deformed animals. Things like Eagle eggs have shown up with DDT and breaking because the shell was too thin.
What are the disadvantages of using silk fiber?
no disadvantages
What are some disadvantages of using loudspeakers?
disadvantages
