Question

Which of the following factors determines how harmful an introduced chemical will be on the environment?
a.
type of chemical
b.
concentration
c.
weather conditions
d.
all of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

All of those factors matter: the chemical's inherent toxicity, its concentration (dose), and environmental conditions (weather, temperature, rainfall, wind, etc.) that affect movement, dilution, and exposure.