Between 1947 and 2011

question 41

Multiple Choice

Between 1947 and 2011,

• A) Exports decreased and imports decreased.
• B) Exports and imports increased.
• C) The current account surplus rose.
• D) The current account deficit fell.

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Definitions:

Environmental Racism

The unequal exposure of communities, often minority or impoverished, to environmental hazards due to discriminatory policies.

Toxic Waste Dumps

Sites designated for the disposal of hazardous materials that pose a risk to environmental health and safety.

Corporate Welfare

Financial assistance, tax incentives, and other supportive measures provided by the government to corporations, often criticized as favoritism towards big business.

Environmental Justice

The movement aimed at addressing and remedying the disproportionate environmental burdens faced by marginalized communities due to policies and practices that disregard their environmental rights.