The pollutants released into the atmosphere cause local air pollution <span>. However, they also cause regional air pollution, as with huge plumes of smoke covering a large area, and acid rain. Beyond that, we are emitting such a high level of pollutants that they are causing serious global environmental problems: climate change and ozone depletion. The human race has become capable of affecting the atmosphere that encircles the Earth, and the very planet itself.</span>
No, this is statement is false!
An absolute age is not dependent on anything - it's the age in "years" not "older than" or "younger than".
The position of rocks is more inherent to the relative age of the rocks- relative to the other layers of the rocks.
Answer: The harsh climate and the development of patrolmen industry have caused the wide spread population is your answer.
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