Question

urban land is the land that makes up a city or town. these maps show how the land use in laketown, mayfield, changed from 1966 to 1992. the level of pollution in the region also rose during this period. based on this information, which of the following is a likely reason for the rise in pollution levels? a. decrease in water surface area b. increase in urbanization c. increase in fertilizer usage d. decrease in construction and mining

Explanation:

Urban - land area increases from 1966 to 1992. Urbanization often leads to increased pollution. An increase in urbanization can cause a rise in pollution levels.

Answer:

B. increase in urbanization