The 67% Decrease in Pollution Emissions Despite Increases in Population

question 62

Multiple Choice

The 67% decrease in pollution emissions despite increases in population and vehicular use is evidence of

• A)the effectiveness of governmental air quality regulations.
• B)the ineffectiveness of governmental air quality regulations.
• C)a long-term trend in atmospheric stability.
• D)a long-term trend in radiation inversions.

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