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The decline of predatory birds like eagles is linked to biomagnification of which chemical?
AChlorine gas
BCarbon dioxide
CPesticide DDT
DAmmonia gas
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Pesticide DDT
DDT concentrated in predators at the top of the chain and caused a significant decline in predatory bird populations.
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