Question
Which of the following situations is an example of environmental racism?
A.
Food shortages may occur as a result of climate change.
B.
Wealthier families produce more trash than lower-income families.
C.
Landfills are located in the areas of a city that have high minority populations.
D.
Unwanted paper bags and unwanted plastic bags are both sources of pollution.
A.
Food shortages may occur as a result of climate change.
B.
Wealthier families produce more trash than lower-income families.
C.
Landfills are located in the areas of a city that have high minority populations.
D.
Unwanted paper bags and unwanted plastic bags are both sources of pollution.
Answers
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C. Landfills are located in the areas of a city that have high minority populations.
This option reflects environmental racism, as it illustrates how marginalized communities, often composed of high minority populations, are disproportionately affected by hazardous waste management and negative environmental outcomes.
This option reflects environmental racism, as it illustrates how marginalized communities, often composed of high minority populations, are disproportionately affected by hazardous waste management and negative environmental outcomes.