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Which of these is a 'Persistent Organic Pollutant' (POP)?
ACarbon monoxide
BDioxin
CNitrate
DPhosphate
✓ Correct Answer: B — Dioxin
Dioxins are environmental pollutants that belong to the 'dirty dozen' – a group of dangerous chemicals known as POPs.
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