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What is a food desert?

A
an area where access to affordable healthy food is limited or nonexistent
B
an area without job opportunities in food processing for local people
C
an area without large agricultural enterprises growing crops for food
D
an area where grocery stores compete with farmers’ markets to sell food
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Which statement best explains why low-income neighborhoods are disproportionately impacted by natural hazards?

A
Residents may represent a diverse set of cultural beliefs.
B
Residents may live on lakefront or beachfront property.
C
Residents may have to wait for insurance claims to be paid.
D
Residents may be unable to pay relocation and rebuilding costs.
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What caused the public health disaster in Flint, Michigan?

A
improper water treatment
B
heavy rains and flooding
C
high levels of air pollution
D
exposure to climate change
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Which of the following locations could cause a community to face greater health risks?

A
being located near a landfill
B
being located near bodies of water
C
having lots of green spaces
D
having a dry climate
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How does the presence of an industrial facility in a neighborhood impact demographic shifts?

A
high property values attract new residents
B
low-income residents are relocated
C
infrastructure improvements attract investors
D
high-income residents move away
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Which factor contributes to the creation of food deserts?

A
green space development
B
low investment by retailers
C
too many competing businesses
D
public transportation infrastructure
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What did researchers find after analyzing 30 years of demographic data regarding the placement of hazardous waste facilities in the United States?

A
occasional instances of facility placement in low-income areas with high populations of people of color
B
a consistent pattern of facility placement in low-income areas with high populations of people of color
C
frequent instances of facility placement in high-income areas with a range of diverse populations
D
an equal distribution of facility placement in high-income and low-income areas with diverse populations
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Why do activists use the term "food apartheid” to describe food deserts in the United States?

A
food deserts predominately exist in rural communities with low populations
B
food deserts predominately exist in diverse communities with a mix of incomes
C
food deserts predominately exist in urban communities with high property values
D
food deserts predominantly exist in lower-income and minority communities
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What is highlighted by the concept of environmental inequality?

A
how environmental issues intersect with periods of industrialization
B
how environmental issues illustrate the benefits of corporation regulation
C
how environmental issues intersect with race and class discrimination
D
how environmental issues illustrate the importance of conservation
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How did historical housing policies contribute to low-income neighborhoods being more vulnerable to natural disasters?

A
They were built along coastlines.
B
They were built on agricultural land.
C
They were built on cheap land.
D
They were built per strict regulations.
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How do green spaces impact urban neighborhoods?

A
They cause them to experience heat islands.
B
They help to keep them cooler on hot days.
C
They make them more congested over time.
D
They reduce the need for lining them with trees.
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Review the map.

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A
Food deserts are mostly in northern states.
B
Food deserts are linked to agricultural areas.
C
Food deserts are mostly in unpopulated areas.
D
Food deserts are linked to socioeconomic status.
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What types of foods tend to be scarce in food deserts?

A
canned meats
B
snack foods like chips
C
fresh fruits
D
frozen pizzas
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Which of the following aspects are wealthier neighborhoods more likely to have?

A
energy inequality
B
weather events
C
well-maintained parks
D
stressful lifestyles
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How do parks and green spaces contribute to public health?

A
They provide opportunities for exercise.
B
They provide community jobs.
C
They provide investment opportunities.
D
They provide medical care facilities.

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