You know these facts about a region: Ninety percent of the region’s population lives in cities full of coal-burning factories; a wide, 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)

The population is probably aging.
The population is probably aging.

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

Poverty is probably widespread.
Poverty is probably widespread.

Agriculture is a major economic activity.

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