You know these facts about a region: Ninety percent of the region's population lives in cities full of coal- burning factoriesa wid deep river connects those cities; the population is highly educated and includes a low percentage of foreign-born residents. Which of the following would be a reasonable inference about this region? (1 point)

Question

Agriculture is a major economic activity

Air and water pollution are probably major environmental problems in the region

Poverty is probably widespread

The population is probably aging

Answer 1

Given the facts provided, the most reasonable inference about this region would be:

Air and water pollution are probably major environmental problems in the region.

The presence of coal-burning factories in cities suggests that there is likely pollution from the industries in the region. Additionally, the deep river connecting the cities may carry pollution from these factories, leading to both air and water pollution as major environmental problems in the region.