Question

Which was a major cause of environmental pollution in American cities during the late 1800s?

a. wastewater discharge from hydroelectric power plants
b. chemicals used in dry cleaning shops
c. large numbers of horses used for transportation
d. dust storms blowing in from the Great Plains

Answer 1

A) wastewater discharge from hydroelectric power plants was a major cause of environmental pollution in American cities during the late 1800s.

Answer 2

A major cause of environmental pollution in American cities during the late 1800s was "a. wastewater discharge from hydroelectric power plants" since this was a major issue in the Industrial Revolution.