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What is the most toxic dioxin among all the substances mentioned?
What is the most toxic dioxin among all the substances mentioned?
- DCDD (Dichlorodibenzo[1,4]dioxin)
- DCDE (Dichlorodibenzo[1,4]dioxin)
- TCDD (2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo[1,4]dioxin) (correct)
- TCDE (2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo[1,4]dioxin)
Which of the following is NOT one of the 12 'dirties' that caused the thinning of the ozone layer?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 12 'dirties' that caused the thinning of the ozone layer?
- Aldrin
- Hexachlorobenzene
- Endrin
- Dioxins (correct)
What is the primary source of contamination of food with PCBs?
What is the primary source of contamination of food with PCBs?
- Soil pollution
- Air pollution
- Water pollution
- Open burning of PCB-containing solid waste (correct)
Which category of PCB usage accounted for 90% of PCB usage in the US in 1971?
Which category of PCB usage accounted for 90% of PCB usage in the US in 1971?
What type of processes are involved in stationary source contamination of dioxins?
What type of processes are involved in stationary source contamination of dioxins?
Which substance is commonly used as insulators or lubricants?
Which substance is commonly used as insulators or lubricants?
What do the first two digits in the nomenclature of PCBs represent?
What do the first two digits in the nomenclature of PCBs represent?
What causes some people in other regions to become more prone to skin cancer according to the text?
What causes some people in other regions to become more prone to skin cancer according to the text?
What is the main usage category of PCBs referred to as 'Controllable Closed System' used for?
What is the main usage category of PCBs referred to as 'Controllable Closed System' used for?
Why are dioxins or PCDDs typically synthesized as byproducts?
Why are dioxins or PCDDs typically synthesized as byproducts?
What are some examples of organic pollutants mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of organic pollutants mentioned in the text?
How are dioxins or PCDDs typically synthesized according to the text?
How are dioxins or PCDDs typically synthesized according to the text?
What is the most toxic dioxin mentioned in the text?
What is the most toxic dioxin mentioned in the text?
Which process can lead to environmental contamination of PCBs?
Which process can lead to environmental contamination of PCBs?
What are the primary sources of contamination for dioxins?
What are the primary sources of contamination for dioxins?
Which category of PCB usage involves small capacitors in small gadgets and lubricating fluids?
Which category of PCB usage involves small capacitors in small gadgets and lubricating fluids?
What do the first two digits in the nomenclature of PCBs represent?
What do the first two digits in the nomenclature of PCBs represent?
