East Asian nations have imposed tariffs and other trade barriers to protect their industries, but these barriers have____ economic growth.
A. benefitted
B. encouraged
C. Slowed <<<
D. sped up
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C. Slowed
Which major threat does North Korea pose for the region?
(1 point)
Responses
North Korea's nuclear weapons program undermines peace and security.
North Korea's nuclear weapons program undermines peace and security.
North Korea's establishment of military bases on contested islands in the Pacific has created conflict.
North Korea's establishment of military bases on contested islands in the Pacific has created conflict.
North Korea's uncontrolled and rapid economic growth upsets markets.
North Korea's uncontrolled and rapid economic growth upsets markets.
North Korea's unregulated media floods the region with false news reports.
(1 point)
Responses
North Korea's nuclear weapons program undermines peace and security.
North Korea's nuclear weapons program undermines peace and security.
North Korea's establishment of military bases on contested islands in the Pacific has created conflict.
North Korea's establishment of military bases on contested islands in the Pacific has created conflict.
North Korea's uncontrolled and rapid economic growth upsets markets.
North Korea's uncontrolled and rapid economic growth upsets markets.
North Korea's unregulated media floods the region with false news reports.
North Korea's nuclear weapons program undermines peace and security.
How does China's geography contribute to the environmental hazard shown?
(1 point)
Responses
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.
(1 point)
Responses
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.
Wind carries air pollution to dense urban centers and smog settles in heavily populated lowlands.
What problem has China tried to solve by building hydropower dams, such as the Three Gorges Dam?
(1 point)
Responses
scarcity of water
scarcity of water
lack of arable land
lack of arable land
production of greenhouse gases
production of greenhouse gases
damage from earthquakes and tsunamis
(1 point)
Responses
scarcity of water
scarcity of water
lack of arable land
lack of arable land
production of greenhouse gases
production of greenhouse gases
damage from earthquakes and tsunamis
scarcity of water
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