Match the environmental problem with its cause
-Climate change
A)DDT
B)agriculture runoff
C)plastic wastes
D)range extension of species

Question

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The range extension of species, also known as invasive species, can disrupt ecosystems and contribute to climate change as they compete with native species for resources and emit greenhouse gases.

Answer: B
 Agriculture runoff, such as excess fertilizer and pesticides, can lead to eutrophication of water bodies, which harms aquatic life and contributes to climate change as decomposing algae emit greenhouse gases.

Answer: A
 DDT, a pesticide that is now banned in many countries, can persist in the environment and bioaccumulate in food chains, which can harm wildlife and contribute to climate change as decomposing organisms release greenhouse gases.

Answer: C
 Plastic wastes, such as single-use plastics, can harm wildlife and ecosystems through ingestion and entanglement, and they contribute to climate change through their production, transportation, and disposal.

Match the Environmental Problem with Its Cause