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Campaigning for Environmental Justice Answers

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What does policy in an environmental justice campaign include?

A
passing legislation to help solve the problem
B
encouraging the public to participate in activities
C
sharing information with the public about the issue
D
empowering members of the community to participate
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What is the first step to solving an environmental justice problem?

A
Identify an issue.
B
Create a proposal.
C
Launch a campaign.
D
Research the issue.
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Destiny has become concerned about the impact of hurricanes in her area. Every time there’s a major storm, storm surges lead to flooding in her neighborhood. She wants local leaders to invest in new structures, such as levees or seawalls, to solve the problem. As a result, she is working on a proposal to present to the city council. Part of her plan will include showing how her ideas have been helpful in the past.What should Destiny include in the conclusion of her proposal?

A
a summary on the causes of flooding due to hurricanes and other major storms
B
a restatement of her solution to address the problem of storm surges in her area
C
an explanation of how other communities have protected themselves from hurricanes
D
a description of the ways that residents in her community have been affected by storms
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Which resource would a government offer to research an environmental justice issue?

A
an oral history
B
a magazine article
C
an expert interview
D
a report by a state agency
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What is the third step to solving an environmental justice problem?

A
Identify an environmental problem within a community.
B
Write a proposal to explain how to address a problem.
C
Build a campaign to describe a problem and its solution.
D
Conduct research to learn about an environmental problem.
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What is the fourth step to solving an environmental justice problem?

A
Identify an issue.
B
Create a proposal.
C
Launch a campaign.
D
Research the issue.
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What is the purpose of a conclusion for a public policy proposal?

A
to explain the importance of environmental justice
B
to provide the most recent facts and other information
C
to explain implementation and the funding for a solution
D
to summarize reasons why the project should be approved
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Which group would be most helpful to interview to determine how an environmental issue affects a community?

A
TV news reporters
B
legislators in Congress
C
neighbors and other residents
D
college and university professors

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