Inuit people who live in the Arctic tundra have high levels of DDT in their bodies, but live and work far from areas of industrial pollution.  They eat seals and fish; seals eat fish.  Which mechanism accounts for the high concentrations of DDT?

A. biological magnification
B. optical magnification
C. drinking Groundwater
D. absorption through skin


Answer: A

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