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globalization spreads in the late 20th century.
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emissions from heavy industries create air pollution.
farmers increasingly rely on dangerous fertilizers and insecticides.
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which statement best completes the diagram related to the environmental effects of globalization?
a. wetlands expand into once - fertile farm lands.
b. countries end policies that lead to deforestation.
c. weather patterns become more predictable.
d. competition over clean water sources grows.

Explanation:

• Option A: Wetlands expanding into farmland is not a direct environmental effect of globalization. There is no clear link between globalization and this specific land - use change in the context of the given diagram.
• Option B: Ending deforestation policies is a positive environmental step, but it is not an environmental effect of globalization as described in the diagram which focuses on negative environmental impacts like pollution from heavy industries and use of dangerous agricultural chemicals.
• Option C: Globalization has complex environmental impacts, but it does not lead to more predictable weather patterns. In fact, climate change (which can be exacerbated by some aspects of globalization like increased industrial emissions) makes weather patterns more erratic.
• Option D: With globalization, there is increased industrialization (which can pollute water sources) and increased agricultural production (using fertilizers and pesticides that can contaminate water). As a result, competition over clean water sources grows, which is a logical environmental effect of globalization to complete the diagram.

Answer:

D. Competition over clean water sources grows.