\"by 1914, dominated almost eighty-five percent of the world's land area.\"

By 1914, the Europeans dominated almost eighty-five percent of the world's land area. The European colonization was composed of the following countries: United Kingdom, France, Portuguese, Spain, Germany, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands & Belgium. Thank you for asking your question. Please feel free to ask me more.

Increased profits reduced health risks

Answer erosion,oil spills,pollution,tourism,urban development;