Air and water pollution are typically _________ problems.
Correct answer: B. regional
- A. multilateral
- B. regional
- C. economic
- D. global
Explanation
Air and water pollution often cross state borders but are usually classified as regional problems because their effects are concentrated in shared ecosystems or neighbouring areas. They become global issues when their causes or consequences extend worldwide, as with climate change.
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