Practice Case Studies on Controversial Chemical Products (e.g., DDT, CFCs) - 7.5.1 | Chemistry and Society: Impact and Responsibility | IB MYP Grade 8 Chemistry
K12 Students

Academics

AI-Powered learning for Grades 8–12, aligned with major Indian and international curricula.

Professionals

Professional Courses

Industry-relevant training in Business, Technology, and Design to help professionals and graduates upskill for real-world careers.

Games

Interactive Games

Fun, engaging games to boost memory, math fluency, typing speed, and English skills—perfect for learners of all ages.

7.5.1 - Case Studies on Controversial Chemical Products (e.g., DDT, CFCs)

Enroll to start learning

You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does DDT stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the full chemical name of DDT.

Question 2

Easy

What was a primary use of CFCs?

💡 Hint: Consider common household items.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does DDT primarily control?

  • Bacteria
  • Insects
  • Mammals
  • Fungi

💡 Hint: Think about its primary application in agriculture.

Question 2

True or False: CFCs were initially considered environmentally friendly.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the context of their initial use.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate the long-term consequences of using DDT on agricultural practices and wildlife.

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of chemicals on both production and the ecosystem.

Question 2

Propose a set of modern-day guidelines for the safe use of chemicals based on the lessons learned from DDT and CFCs.

💡 Hint: Think about preventive measures and education.

Challenge and get performance evaluation