Match the environmental problem with its cause
-Animal entanglement/death
A)DDT
B)agriculture runoff
C)plastic wastes
D)range extension of species

Question

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Plastic waste can end up in the oceans and other bodies of water, where animals can become entangled or ingest it, leading to death.

Answer: B
 Agricultural runoff, containing pesticides and fertilizers, can also end up in bodies of water, leading to eutrophication and algal blooms that can negatively impact animals living in those environments.

Answer: D
 Range extension of species can lead to competition with native species or destabilization of ecosystems, affecting animals living in those areas. This can be caused by climate change or human activity.

Answer: A
 DDT was used as a pesticide in the past and was responsible for the decline of several bird species, including the bald eagle. The use of DDT was banned in the US in 1972.

Match the Environmental Problem with Its Cause