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AP European History
Unit 1 – Renaissance and Exploration
Topic 1.8
What was an environmental impact in Europe resulting from the Columbian Exchange?
Air pollution decreased owing to lesser dependence on coal resources.
Desertification occurred due to over-farming new crops from America.
Deforestation increased due to demand for shipbuilding and transportation needs.
Animal extinction rates dropped dramatically after importing species from the New World.
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