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awywial

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A volatile organic compound that is widely used as a dry-cleaning solvent and degreasing compound and is now found in trace amounts in groundwater is
 
  A) methane.
  B) benzene.
  C) formic acid.
  D) trichloroethylene.

Question 2

DDT is particularly harmful to birds because it
 
  A) interferes with digestion.
  B) interferes with calcium metabolism and egg production.
  C) accumulates in the heart.
  D) is fat insoluble.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply 2 on: Aug 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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