DDT

Question 1

What is DDT

Answer 1

DDT was a commonly used pesticide as it was cheap and effective. It affects the nervous system by interfering with normal nerve impulses DDT was a commonly used pesticide as it was cheap and effective.

Question 2

What are the effects of DDT

Answer 2

It affects the nervous system by interfering with normal nerve impulses. In humans can cause nausea, diarrhea, tremors. In animals can cause chronic effects on the nervous system. DDT is insoluble in water and is highly toxic to aquatic organisms.

Question 3

What was DDT used for

Answer 3

• initially used by military in ww2 to control malaria, typhus, body lice and bubonic plague
• Farmers used DDT on crops as a pesticide
• Used in buildings for pest control

Question 4

Spell DDT

Answer 4

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