Question

analyzing effects of the industrial revolution
how did the locations of factories affect the environment? choose two correct answers.
air in urban areas became dirtier and led to disease.
nearby waterways became polluted with chemicals.
landfills became common due to increased garbage.
much farmland became unfit for growing crops.
human use of waterways decreased.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answers, we analyze the environmental impacts of factory locations during the Industrial Revolution:

• Air in urban areas became dirtier and led to disease: Factories emitted pollutants (smoke, soot) into the air, worsening urban air quality and causing health issues.
• Nearby waterways became polluted with chemicals: Factories discharged industrial waste (chemicals, heavy metals) into waterways, contaminating them.
• Landfills became common due to increased garbage: While waste increased, landfills as a modern waste - management system were not a direct result of factory locations in the same way as air and water pollution.
• Much farmland became unfit for growing crops: Factory - related pollution (e.g., soil contamination from industrial runoff) was less direct and widespread in the context of factory location impacts compared to air and water pollution.
• Human use of waterways decreased: There is no strong evidence that factory locations directly led to a decrease in human waterway use; in fact, industries often relied on waterways.

Answer:

A. Air in urban areas became dirtier and led to disease, B. Nearby waterways became polluted with chemicals