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DDT is an example of which type of pollutant?
ABiodegradable
BNon-persistent
CNon-biodegradable persistent organic pollutant
DNatural
✓ Correct Answer: C — Non-biodegradable persistent organic pollutant
DDT (Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane) stays in the environment for years without breaking down.
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