In Eastern Europe and the countries of the former Soviet Union,
A)grave environmental problems plague Eastern Europe.
B)the area suffers from widespread illness and countless premature deaths.
C)the Aral Sea, once the world's fourth-largest inland sea, is now half its previous size.
D)All of the above are correct.

Question

In Eastern Europe and the countries of the former Soviet Union,
A)grave environmental problems plague Eastern Europe.
B)the area suffers from widespread illness and countless premature deaths. 
C)the Aral Sea, once the world's fourth-largest inland sea, is now half its previous size.
D)All of the above are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

All three statements are correct. Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union suffer from severe environmental problems, including pollution, deforestation, and soil degradation. The area also experiences widespread illness and premature deaths due to environmental factors. Additionally, the Aral Sea, located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, has seen a significant reduction in size due to human activities such as irrigation and dam construction.

In Eastern Europe and the Countries of the Former Soviet