PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) ________.
A. remain in the sediments for unknown periods of time
B. are no longer manufactured or used in the U.S
C. are still entering the environment from previous use
D. were in greatest use in the early 1960s
E. All of these are correct.
Answer: E
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A. a B. all but d C. c D. all but b E. all but a
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