Question

Which of the following best explains the change in number of deaths from air pollution in Europe and Central Asia and in North America from 1990 to 2013?

Reduced consumption of manufactured goods
Greater reliance on coal and natural gas for power
Falling birth rates resulting in smaller populations and less pollution
Increased government regulation of manufacturing and transportation

Answer 1

D.

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of deaths from air pollution in Europe and Central Asia has decreased while it has increased in North America due to the implementation of stricter air quality regulations in Europe and Central Asia and the lack of such regulations in North America.