POPs Quiz

POPs adversely affect human health and the environment. They can be transported by wind and water, affecting people and wildlife far from where they are used and released. They are toxic chemicals that have harmful effects.

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are organic compounds that are resistant to degradation through chemical, biological, and photolytic processes. They are toxic chemicals that adversely affect human health and the environment around the world.

The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants was held in 2001, with the intention to discuss the effect of POPs on human and environmental health and to eliminate or severely restrict their production. The convention was an international gathering of the community.

<p>Most POPs are pesticides or insecticides, and some are also solvents, pharmaceuticals, and industrial chemicals. The 'dirty dozen' POPs identified by the Stockholm Convention include aldrin, chlordane, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, HCB, mirex, toxaphene, PCBs, DDT, and dioxins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Although some POPs arise naturally, such as from volcanoes, most are man-made. They are predominantly produced through human activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers