Topic: Economic Development Case Study: LEDC Environmental Impacts of Economic Activity
Location: China,
Pearl River Delta, South East of China
Geographical Keywords •
Acid rain – rainwater containing sulphuric acid, nitric acid and ammonia compounds.
It is harmful to buildings, people, wildlife and vegetation.
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Aid pollution – any harmful
gases emitted into the air •
Water pollution – any harmful substances released into the water.
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Deforestation – the removal of vegetation from an area.
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Regulations – rules put in place that can be monitored by government organisations. Failure to comply with the rules usually results in fines.
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