What Single Factor Is Most Responsible for the Severity of Environmental

question 135

Multiple Choice

What single factor is most responsible for the severity of environmental problems in East Asia?

• A) the lack of environmental regulations in the region
• B) the climate in the region
• C) the oil industry in the region
• D) the clearcutting of rainforests throughout the region
• E) the large population in the region

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