The CITES Treaty from 1989 Helped Stop What

question 18

Multiple Choice

The CITES treaty from 1989 helped stop what?

• A)offshore oil drilling
• B)desertification
• C)illegal occupation of farmland by foreigners
• D)elephant herds that had grown too large
• E)the illegal trade in ivory

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Definitions:

Pollution Control Technology

Processes and equipment designed to reduce or eliminate the release of harmful substances into the environment.

Economically Depleted

pertains to a state of significant reduction in economic resources, wealth, and productivity, often leading to downturns in living standards and financial stability.

Non-renewable Resource

A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means on a level equal to its consumption, such as oil, natural gas, and coal.

Population Growth

The increase in the number of individuals in a population, commonly influenced by factors such as birth rates, death rates, and immigration.