Question

question 5 of 10 which of these changes caused an increase in pollution during the industrial revolution? a. increase in social inequality b. decrease in fertility rates c. increase in urbanization d. decrease in mortality rates

Explanation:

During the Industrial Revolution, the increase in urbanization meant more people moving to cities. With factories concentrated in urban areas, this led to more emissions and waste, increasing pollution. Social inequality, fertility rates, and mortality rates are not direct causes of pollution increase during this period.

Answer:

C. Increase in urbanization