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DDT is classified as which of the following?

1. A greenhouse gas
2. A type of fertilizer
3. A pollutant that can be broken down easily by nature
4. A pollutant that does not biodegrade readily

Correct answer: A pollutant that does not biodegrade readily

Solution

DDT is a synthetic pesticide that persists in the environment for long periods, accumulating in the tissues of living organisms and not breaking down easily, which classifies it as a pollutant.

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