Question

The majority of Europe’s raw materials are imported. Consider the relationship between that fact and the air and water pollution in Europe today. What best explains this relationship?
A.
Europe imports large amounts of raw materials for its manufacturing industry, and industrialization without regulation has resulted in air and water pollution.
B.
Europe requires large amounts of raw materials to replace those which have been depleted, and the mining and lumbering of Europe’s raw materials led to air and water pollution.
C.
The region is struggling with air and water pollution caused by careless farming practices.
D.
The Industrial Revolution is largely to blame for the air and water pollution in Europe today.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

A

Explanation: Because Europe imports most raw materials for its manufacturing, pollution arises from industrial activity (especially historically when regulation was limited), so industrialization and manufacturing processes are the main cause of air and water pollution.