Exam 9

Increased air and water pollution due to factory emissions and waste disposal.

Improved sanitation and public health due to advancements in medicine.

Expansion of green spaces and parks to combat pollution.

Growth of slums and overcrowded living conditions due to influx of workers.

Colonial powers actively supported the conference and its goals.

The Soviet bloc boycotted the conference due to ideological differences.

The conference faced significant opposition from nations seeking to maintain their colonial empires.

The conference was largely uncontroversial and received widespread international support.

Pollution has always been a global issue, with transboundary effects evident throughout history.

Prior to the industrial revolution, pollution was primarily a local concern due to limited industrialization and transportation.

The rise of industrialization and urbanization led to increased pollution, which began to transcend national borders.

The Great Smog of 1952 in London demonstrated the localized nature of pollution, with minimal impact beyond the city.

The Cold War's focus on development led to a disregard for environmental concerns in both the East and West.

The division of the world into three blocs (West, East, and non-aligned) hindered international cooperation on environmental issues.

The Cold War fostered a strong emphasis on environmental protection, as both superpowers sought to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability.

The Cold War had little impact on environmental policy, as the focus was primarily on political and economic competition.

Growing concerns about transboundary pollution, such as acid rain.

The increasing awareness of climate change and its potential impacts.

The desire to promote sustainable development practices.

The need for international cooperation to address environmental challenges.

Increased industrialization and reliance on fossil fuels for energy production.

The development of new agricultural practices that released large amounts of nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere.

The widespread use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in refrigeration and aerosol sprays.

The depletion of the ozone layer, which allowed more harmful ultraviolet radiation to reach the Earth's surface.

The rise of new, independent nations.

The decline of European power and influence.

The emergence of new global alliances and organizations.

The establishment of a global economic system dominated by former colonial powers.

Pollution has always been a global issue, with transboundary effects evident throughout history.

Prior to the industrial revolution, pollution was primarily a local concern due to limited industrialization and transportation.

The rise of industrialization and urbanization led to increased pollution, which began to transcend national borders.

The Great Smog of 1952 in London was a localized event with minimal impact on public health.

Colonial powers actively supported the conference and its goals.

The Soviet bloc boycotted the conference due to ideological differences.

The conference was largely free from political opposition.

The conference was primarily focused on economic issues, with little political significance.