Pollutants vary in their persistence , which means some .
A) reside in the environment for thousands of years, whereas others last for only a few minutes
B) are toxic to organisms in tiny concentrations
C) may seem harmless, but could be very deadly to distant species
D) may interfere directly or indirectly to marine populations

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Persistence refers to the duration pollutants remain in the environment, with some lasting for thousands of years and others only a few minutes.

Pollutants Vary in Their Persistence , Which Means Some