Environmental Issues Flashcard

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Why is acid rain in Germany of concern to all of Europe?

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because of the close proximity of European nations to one another

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To combat air pollution the United Kingdom (UK) has reduced coal consumption. What negative impact has this had on the country?

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It caused job losses in industries affected by environmental laws

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Which statement about air pollution in the United Kingdom (UK) is correct?

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Historically, air pollution in the UK came from factories; today most air pollution comes from automobiles.

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Transboundary pollution from which source causes acid rain in Germany?

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coal-burning factories in the United Kingdom

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How did the disaster at Chernobyl affect the environment?

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It contaminated a 1,000-square-mile area with radioactivity.

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Where did the nuclear explosion take place?

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Ukraine

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In what way does acid rain pose a threat to the German economy?

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Acid rain damages the resources on which the timber industry relies.

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What contributes the MOST to heavy smog in London, England?

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automobile emissions

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Why does the disaster at Chernobyl rank as the worst nuclear disaster in European history?

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It released more radioactive fallout than any other accident in Europe.

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Why might the German government resist imposing strict environmental regulations to reduce acid rain?

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The German economy depends on the industries that contribute to acid rain.