Chapter 39, Problem 5MCQ

To determine

The factor that is true for greenhouse gas emissions.

Explanation of Solution

In the context of the economy, there is an inverse relationship between economic growth and the level of greenhouse gas emissions. A higher economic growth indicates a higher level of production of goods and services in an economy. To produce more, more natural resources will be used and in return, the production process will emit harmful gases and products into the environment. These harmful emissions reduce the quality of water, air, and other natural resources in the environment.

So, it is not possible to increase the level of production without degrading the environmental quality. The environment degrades in terms of rising greenhouse gas emissions, level of global warming, and melting of glaciers. So, it is true that greenhouse gas emissions are negatively related to the nation’s economic growth.

Thus, option “c” is correct.

The other options are incorrect because there is a negative relationship between greenhouse gas emissions and economic growth, and greenhouse gas emission is an issue in poor or developing countries as well as in developed countries.