سوال ۳۵ کنکور ارشد مدیریت کسب‌وکار (MBA) ۱۴۰۴ — Passage 1 summary: The passage first links economic growth wit

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Passage 1 summary: The passage first links economic growth with expanding transport, then explains how transport pollution can obstruct further development. It reports a 26% global CO2 share for transport, a 21% EU greenhouse-gas share, a 93% road share within transport emissions, and 1990–2004 increases of 26% for transport overall, 27% for passenger road transport and 51% for freight road transport, despite decreases in several other sectors, including agriculture. Urban smog, affected by altitude and pollutant dispersal, damages residents’ lives and cities’ economic prospects, prompting international climate initiatives and making cleaner air a municipal priority. Successful cities must balance economic prosperity, access and environmental health, since improving accessibility can be detrimental to air quality and cleaner air can limit access; transport innovation is therefore important.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

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Air pollution is significantly impacting the quality of life in many cities in developed countries, making the enhancement of air quality a top priority.

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From 1990 to 2004, the growth rate of emissions from passenger road transport was more than that of freight road transport.

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Road transport currently accounts for a quarter of the total greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union.

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Factors resulting from growth in the transport sector have absolutely fostered economic development from the 2nd half of the 20th century to this day.