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)

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Poverty is probably widespread.
Poverty is probably widespread.

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

Agriculture is a major economic activity.
Agriculture is a major economic activity.

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

Answer 1

Based on the given facts about the region, a reasonable inference would be:

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

This inference is supported by the presence of coal-burning factories, which are known to contribute to air pollution, as well as the likelihood of industrial runoff affecting the river connected to these cities.