ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

TRADE EXCHANGE AND INTERDEPENDENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which countries are not making progress in using non-renewables and in reducing pollution?
A
those countries in the early stages of industrialization
B
those countries in the highly developed stages of industrialization
C
those countries that have strong, wealthy economies
D
those countries that have bypassed the five stages of economic growth
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Iceland, at the top of the list, makes more use of its extensive natural geothermal resources to power its small but highly green economy, producing 65% from geothermal sources alongside 20% from hydropower.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some countries that have run completely on renewable energy for a period of time include Denmark, who ran entirely on wind for a day; Portugal, who ran on wind, solar and hydropower for four days; and Costa Rica, who was powered by renewable energy for more than 100 days.

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