Asked by Cydni Walters on May 01, 2024

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What did 100 countries agree to ban from dumping,under the London Dumping Convention of 1972? 

A)  highly toxic pollutants and high-level radioactive wastes in sanitary landfills 
B)  highly toxic pollutants and high-level radioactive wastes into space via missiles 
C)  highly toxic pollutants and high-level radioactive wastes in the open sea beyond boundaries of national jurisdiction 
D)  garbage and low-level radioactive waste in the open sea beyond boundaries of national jurisdiction

London Dumping Convention

An international agreement aiming to control pollution of the sea by dumping and to encourage the disposal of waste on land.

Toxic Pollutants

Substances that are harmful or poisonous to living organisms and can cause damage to the environment or human health.

Radioactive Wastes

Hazardous waste materials that are radioactive and require special disposal methods to protect living beings and the environment.

  • Recognize and elucidate the range of approaches and statutes enacted to address water pollution and assess their efficacy.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The London Dumping Convention of 1972 was an agreement signed by 100 countries to prohibit dumping highly toxic pollutants and high-level radioactive wastes in the open sea beyond the boundaries of national jurisdiction. Option A is incorrect as it mentions sanitary landfills, which are not related to dumping in the open sea. Option B is incorrect as the convention bans dumping into the sea, not into space via missiles. Option D is incorrect as it only mentions garbage and low-level radioactive waste, whereas the convention covers highly toxic pollutants and high-level radioactive wastes.