The Greatest Environmental Problems of the 1950s Mainly Concerned

question 59

Multiple Choice

The greatest environmental problems of the 1950s mainly concerned

• A)increasing levels of ultraviolet radiation as the ozone layer was destroyed.
• B)global climate change illustrated by the worldwide decline of thousands of glaciers.
• C)widespread and easily detected water and air pollution.
• D)thousands of nuclear power plants that spread radiation across the globe.

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Definitions:

Pardoned

The act of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense.

Oil Embargo

Prohibition on trade in oil declared by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, dominated by Middle Eastern producers, in October 1973 in response to U.S. and western European support for Israel in the 1973 Yom Kippur War. The rise in gas prices and fuel shortages resulted in a global economic recession and profoundly affected the American economy.

Middle Eastern Arab Countries

Middle Eastern Arab Countries refers to the nations in the Middle East region that have Arabic as a dominant or official language, sharing cultural, historical, and linguistic ties.

U.S. Support For Israel

Refers to the political, military, and economic backing provided by the United States to the state of Israel, a key aspect of both countries' foreign policies.