Question

11 multiple choice 2 points
during the 20th century, in which area has deforestation been a significant
environmental issue due to the expansion of industrial mining, the growth of
corporate farms, and the development of new road networks?
sahara desert
tibetan plateau
amazon basin
ukrainian steppe
12 multiple choice 2 points
acid rain damage, contamination from nuclear accidents, and deterioration of the
earths ozone layer indicated a need for
the elimination of fossil fuels
international cooperation and communication
high tariffs and a favorable balance of trade
nationalization of major industries

Explanation:

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The Amazon Basin has faced significant deforestation due to industrial mining expansion, corporate farm growth, and new road network development. The Sahara Desert is mostly arid with little forest cover. The Tibetan Plateau has different ecological challenges not mainly related to the described deforestation causes. The Ukrainian Steppe is a grassland region, not a major forested area with such deforestation drivers.

Acid rain, nuclear accident contamination, and ozone layer deterioration are global environmental issues. They require international cooperation and communication as these problems transcend national boundaries. Eliminating fossil fuels is an extreme and not - immediately practical solution. High tariffs and favorable trade balance are economic concepts not directly related to these environmental problems. Nationalization of major industries is also an economic policy not relevant to addressing these global environmental challenges.

Answer:

Amazon Basin

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