Question

Which of the following is true about efforts to curb air pollution during the 1984 and 2008 Summer Olympics?

A. They were successful but not sustained after the events.
B. They were successful and sustained after the events.
C. They were unsuccessful.
D. They were not immediately successful but did lead to long-term improvements.

Answer 1

The efforts to reduce air pollution during the 1984 and 2008 Olympics were initially successful, but not sustained in the long term, aligning with option A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The efforts to curb air pollution during the 1984 and 2008 Summer Olympics were initially successful, but these improvements were not sustained after the events, making option A the correct answer. The phenomenon observed during these Olympic Games is analogous to the temporary improvements seen during events or interventions where specific short-term measures are taken. For instance, during the 2020 COVID-19 travel restrictions, there was a significant temporary reduction in emissions analogous to the Olympic air quality efforts. However, these temporary measures typically do not result in long-term sustained improvements unless followed by continued regulatory or infrastructural changes.