The mechanism is straightforward: in Metaphase one of Meiosis, chromosomes line up in two lines, with homologous across from each other, which allows them to interact by crossing over. In Metaphase of Mitosis, the chromosomes are all lined up single file, so the homologous chromosomes cannot interact.
C.) Increased pollution in air, water, and soil.
By producing all the unnecessary things we are causing more pollution to be made by factories.