Question

Imagine you are part of a government committee tasked with addressing the effects of acid rain in a region. Which of the following solutions would be most sustainable for long-term ecological restoration?

Options

• Immediate cleanup of rivers and lakes affected by acid rain.

• Implementing stronger regulations on industries that emit sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

• Encouraging citizens to use less water in order to reduce water pollution.

• Importing water from non-affected regions to balance the ecological damage.

Answer 1

Implementing stronger regulations on industries that emit sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

Explanation:

This method is the most sustainable for long-term ecological restoration since it targets and manages the underlying chemical causes of acid rain, thus preventing future environmental damage. While immediate river cleanups provide temporary relief, regulatory management guarantees that air contaminants are permanently reduced, allowing ecosystems to recover naturally over time.