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) Responses Agriculture is a major economic activity. Agriculture is a major economic activity. Air and water pollution are probably major environmental problems in the region. Air and water pollution are probably major environmental problems in the region. The population is probably aging. The population is probably aging. Poverty is probably widespread.

Answer 1

The most reasonable inference about the region, based on the provided facts, is: Air and water pollution are probably major environmental problems in the region.

This inference can be drawn from the information that a high percentage of the population lives in cities with coal-burning factories, which typically contribute to air and water pollution.