Question

Which country's action would be in violation of section II of the Agenda 21 plan? (1 point)

The Brazilian government mandates the clearing of 200 acres in order to generate revenue from exported lumber
China's government outlines tougher penalties for those factories that illegally dump waste into nearby water.
The United States raises vehicle emission standards and mandates more frequent emission testing for vehicles manufactured before 1985.
The Canadian government budgets 40 million dollars to eliminate contaminants from Lake Superior, Lake Huron, and Lake Ontario

Answer 1

The Brazilian government mandates the clearing of 200 acres in order to generate revenue from exported lumber is in violation of section II of the Agenda 21 plan

Step-by-step explanation:

Agenda 21 is a unique and comprehensive set of action plans devised to be taken up globally, nationally, and regionally by various organizations of the United Nations to promote sustainable development of the environment. This agenda was tabled at the UN Rio Conference on Sustainable Development in 1992.

Agenda 21 comprises 40 chapters in 4 sections.

Section II of Agenda 21 directs about conservation and management of resources for development.

Agenda 21 Section II emphasizes and directs

• Need to conserve forests, ecology, atmosphere and biodiversity
• Sustainable methods to protect the natural environment and prevent ecological loss through deforestation, pollution, etc
• Application of ethical and sustainable biotechnology
• Strategies for waste management

Clearing land for lumber will cause deforestation and ecological loss.

Hence, Brazil which is ordering to clear 200 acres to generate revenue is clearly not a sustainable activity and is violating section II of Agenda 21.

The actions of China, the United States, and Canada are not against Agenda 21 since they promote sustainable environmental development.