Question

which of the following is a persistent pesticide that was used for many years before it was banned in the united states? epa ddt cfc ghg

Explanation:

• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is an agency, not a pesticide.
• DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is a persistent pesticide that was widely used and later banned in the US due to environmental and health concerns.
• CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) is a compound that harms the ozone layer, not a pesticide.
• GHG (greenhouse gas) refers to gases that trap heat, not a pesticide.

Answer:

B. DDT