Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Question

DDT was a pesticide used to control mosquito populations. Mosquitoes breed in water. Because of its widespread use, DDT washed into waterways and was absorbed by fish and aquatic plants. Bald eagles ate those fish and died in large numbers, becoming endangered. In 1972, DDT was banned from use, and the bald eagle population recovered.

Which of these statements is an inference?
(1 point)
Responses

DDT needs to be banned from use.
DDT needs to be banned from use.
Mosquitoes carry pesticides to breeding sites.
Mosquitoes carry pesticides to breeding sites.
DDT caused bald eagle deaths.
DDT caused bald eagle deaths.
Bald eagles were dying at high rates.

Answer 1

The statement that is an inference is: DDT caused bald eagle deaths.

This statement implies a cause-and-effect relationship based on the provided information, whereas the others are either direct statements or observations.