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Why did ddt only affect to carnivores?
Not true. Birds have been affected by DDT and so have fish.
Can DDT kill fish?
Yes, it is possible.
What is a well-written hypothesis about DDT and its effects on the environment?
Because DDT degrades slowly in the environment and is toxic it is considered a polluting substance.
What did the study in a Pennsylvania forest reveal about the environmental effects of using DDT?
The study in a Pennsylvania forest found that using DDT led to declines in bird populations due to eggshell thinning, which made them more susceptible to breaking during incubation. This ultimately disrupted the ecosystem by harming bird reproduction and population dynamics.
Can we still buy ddt powder?
DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is banned in many countries due to its harmful environmental and health effects. It is not recommended to buy or use DDT powder as safer alternatives are available for pest control.
What effects can a DDT ban have on the population of fish?
DDT is dangerous for all living beings; but also is a very good insecticide.
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.
Why was DDT banned in the US?
DDT was banned in the US in 1972 due to its harmful effects on the environment and wildlife. It was found to bioaccumulate in the food chain, causing harm to birds, fish, and other animals. Additionally, DDT was linked to potential human health risks, such as cancer and reproductive issues.
What did Rachel Carson do to help the world?
She wrote silent springs to warn people about the bad effects of DDT
How many times greater ias the concentration of DDT in fish than seawater?
The concentration of DDT in fish is typically thousands of times greater than in seawater due to biomagnification, where DDT accumulates in organisms higher up the food chain. This accumulation occurs as fish consume smaller organisms with DDT residues, leading to higher concentrations in their tissues.
What are the effects of DDT with animals?
DDT is a pesticide that was used in the past to control insects and to prevent them from damaging crops. The problem with DDT is that it accumulates in the environment and remains in the muscles of animals and fish. When birds consume too much DDT, such as by eating fish, they are unable to make hard shells on their eggs, resulting in very few new babies being born in certain bird populations, such as pelicans.
Why did ddt only affect to carnivores?
Not true. Birds have been affected by DDT and so have fish.
Can DDT kill fish?
Yes, it is possible.
What are the effects of DDT?
DDT can make egg shells so thin that birds can't hatch their young.
Why do the eagles and hawks show the effects of DDT?
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What are the effects of DDT on marine mammals?
Bio-accumulation in the invertebrates within the aquatic ecosystem makes it highly toxic to larger predators such as species of fish and possibly feeding birds in the aquatic area. DDT effects the fertility of the species such as thinning of egg shells and death of embryos.
What problems did buildup of DDT in adult bald eagles cause?
In the 1940-1950's, DDT was used on crops to control pests. The DDT entered the water and was absorbed into the food chain of the Eagle. DDT would then enter the Eagle's systemm and it would cause them to lay eggs that had weak shells. The shell would break before the eaglet had time to hatch, thus reducing the population and threatening their extinction.
