What was most likely the cause for the change between 1990 and 2013 in the East Asia and Pacific region? North Korea built new high-polluting, coal-fueled power plants.

China experienced rapid industrial and urban population growth.

Japan reduced government regulation of industrial environmental practices.

Mongolia increased global commercial exports after joining the World Trade Organization.

Option B, China experienced rapid industrial and urban population growth

Explanation:

In the East Asian region, China grew very fast in terms of industrialization and hence the urban cities and population in it. These two factors contributed tremendously in the increase of GDP of the China individually and as well as the entire region.

China emerged as the manufacturing hub of the world and became a global supporter of all major business across the globes.

Hence, option B is correct