People and Their Environment
Why have the countries of eastern Europe had more severe problems with pollution than those of western Europe?
Because before 1989 eastern europe countries had virtually no laws that protected the environment. Communist policies emphasized economic growth not environmental protection.
How does the European Union plan to control automobile emissions?
By 2010 all member countries of the European Union had to lower emissions to 30% below 1990 levels.
Describe the impact acid rain has had on Scandinavia's lakes.
Many lakes in scandinavia have declining fish population or no fish at all.
How does the European Union enforce environmental protections?
Member countries can force legal action if they violate environmental laws.
If some former communist countries are closing pollution factories, why do they still have air pollution?
More people are driving cars , increasing pollution from traffic.
List the possible consequences of an increase in global temperatures.
Some scientist believe that polar ice caps will melt and the world's sea levels will rise.
When about 1,800 people died in a flood in the Netherlands In 1953,how did the government respond to that natural disaster?
The Dutch launched the Delta Plan,building a series of dikes and dams along the southwestern coast of the netherlands.
How do people adapt their methods of agriculture production in arid areas like Spain's Meseta ?
Through the use of dry farming, a method that conserve soil moisture. Spanish farmers are able to produce crops without relying on irrigation.
How has the use of fertilizers led to higher rates of water pollution?
When fertilizers runoff and drain into nearby rivers or lakes, the chemicals from it leads to an increase in algae. Which can be threatening to fish.