China's fishing industry is

Question

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prospering due to the many efforts to maintain the water's purity.
prospering due to the many efforts to maintain the water's purity.

steadily declining due to increases in demand, which exceeds the quantity of fish that are reproduced annually.
steadily declining due to increases in demand, which exceeds the quantity of fish that are reproduced annually.

steadily declining due to pollutants being dumped into the water without government regulation.
steadily declining due to pollutants being dumped into the water without government regulation.

steadily declining because Chinese peasants are using water to bathe and wash dirty clothe

Answer 1

The most accurate response regarding China's fishing industry is:

steadily declining due to pollutants being dumped into the water without government regulation.

This option reflects the significant environmental challenges and pollution issues that have affected water bodies in China, impacting the fishing industry. While increased demand and overfishing also contribute to the pressures faced by the industry, the pollution aspect is particularly critical.