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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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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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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
4

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
6

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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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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