Here are the answers to your questions:
Question 44 The main human activity that contributes to global warming is:
- frequent burning of fossil fuels due to the increase in vehicle usage globally.
Question 45 Without the greenhouse effect, Earth would:
- soon have slightly cooler average temperatures.
Question 46 Natural increase can be best defined as:
- population growth that occurs due to an increase in births.
Question 47 The international initiative that aims to put the human race on a path of sustainability is:
- Agenda 21. (Note: While The Earth Summit was significant, Agenda 21 is the specific action plan.)
Question 48 The Communist concept of collectivism in China has:
- declined as private enterprise has fostered a booming economy.
Feel free to ask for further clarification or additional questions!