Why Is the Environment Paradoxical to Development

question 64

Multiple Choice

Why is the environment paradoxical to development?

• A) Because there are poor and rich countries
• B) Rich countries do not want to cooperate with poor countries
• C) The process of economic growth often leads to environmental degradation
• D) The process of environmental degradation often leads to economic growth
• E) The process of economic growth never leads to environmental degradation

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