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Rivers carry toxins from factories downstream to populated areas throughout the country.
Rivers carry toxins from factories downstream to populated areas throughout the country.
Wind carries air pollution to dense urban centers and smog settles in heavily populated lowlands.
Wind carries air pollution to dense urban centers and smog settles in heavily populated lowlands.
Plate tectonic activity undermines stability in industrial areas, making them vulnerable to leaks.
Plate tectonic activity undermines stability in industrial areas, making them vulnerable to leaks.
Runoff from farms and plants causes ground pollution that contributes to acid rain in regions with heavy precipitation.
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The correct response is:
Wind carries air pollution to dense urban centers and smog settles in heavily populated lowlands.
China's geography features densely populated cities located in low-lying areas, which can trap air pollutants. Additionally, prevailing winds can transport pollution from industrial areas to urban centers, exacerbating air quality issues.
