Why did european countries establish colonies in africa during the 19th century?

This refers to weather and atmospheric conditions measured over a long period of time.

Eter lives in a beautiful region. peter and other residents of his region use water from the river that flows through their region. recently, mark industries decided to set up their chemical plant near that river. peter realized that the waste from the chemical plant would pollute the river. he decided to seek a legal ordinance that would restrict the use of land near that river for specific use only. which type of zoning will peter and his region?

Which regulatory agency attempts to prevent unfair business practices and consumer fraud?