Which of the following statements best characterizes how developed and developing countries impact the environment?

A. Neither developed nor developing countries have had a significant impact on the environment in the

past century.

B. Developed countries have tended to improve the environment, while developing countries have tended

to damage it.

C. Developed countries have damaged the environment, while developing countries have had little impact.

D. Both developed and developing countries have had significant negative impacts on the environment.

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Desiree Curtis

30 August, 05:43

Which of the following statements best characterizes how developed and developing countries impact the environment?

A. Neither developed nor developing countries have had a significant impact on the environment in the

past century.

B. Developed countries have tended to improve the environment, while developing countries have tended

to damage it.

C. Developed countries have damaged the environment, while developing countries have had little impact.

D. Both developed and developing countries have had significant negative impacts on the environment.

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Freddy Richard · Answer 1

Both developed and developing countries have had significant negative impacts on the environment.

Option: (D)

Explanation:

Any developmental activity carried out by humans tends to leave a carbon footprint. The activities done in developed countries are majorly for the purpose of maintenance of the erected developments and for the smooth functioning of the economy. On the other hand, the activities carried out in the developing countries are to achieve the feat of becoming a developed country. These activities, no matter who they are done by, damage the environment in some or the other way.