Environmental Justice

Click on all the factors that affect environmental injustice.

• Race

• Income

• Redlining

• Pet ownership

Which term describes an unfairness between who causes an environmental impact and who suffers the consequences.

• Environmental justice

• Global warming

• Environmental injustice

• Greenhouse gases

What is the take-home message of this graph, which is mapping the points of air pollutants and percentage of minority populations in CT?

• Minority populations in Connecticut are disproportionately located near sources of air pollution.

• There is no correlation between air pollution and minority populations in Connecticut.

• Minority populations are less affected by air pollution in Connecticut.

• Air pollution levels are uniform across all populations in Connecticut.

Answer explanation

The graph indicates that minority populations in Connecticut are often situated near higher levels of air pollution, highlighting a disproportionate impact on these communities compared to others.

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What does the article suggest about the impact of climate change on Rhode Island's neighborhoods?

• All neighborhoods will be equally affected

• Some neighborhoods will be more affected than others

• All neighborhoods in the city will be affected

• All neighborhoods in the countryside will be affected

Answer explanation

The article indicates that the effects of climate change will vary across Rhode Island, with some neighborhoods facing greater challenges than others, making 'Some neighborhoods will be more affected than others' the correct choice.

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Environmental justice primarily focuses on:

• Ensuring that all communities have equal access to environmental benefits and are not disproportionately affected by environmental harms

• Promoting the use of renewable energy sources

• Protecting endangered species from extinction

• Reducing carbon emissions globally

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What is the goal of the environmental justice movement?

• Create more highways and waste facilities in low-income communities

• Ensure that only wealthy, predominantly white communities get the benefits of a clean environment

• Stop people from researching how pollution affects people's health

• Empower communities that have been excluded from decisions affecting their lives

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What happens to tree canopy cover as you go from low to high risk neighborhoods?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It fluctuates randomly

Answer explanation

As you move from low to high risk neighborhoods, tree canopy cover typically decreases due to factors like urbanization and neglect in higher risk areas, leading to less greenery and more impervious surfaces.

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Which chemical was found in the water in Flint, Michigan?

• Arsenic

• Mercury

• Chlorine

• Lead

Answer explanation

The water in Flint, Michigan was contaminated with lead due to aging pipes. Lead leached into the water supply, posing serious health risks to residents, making it the correct answer.

What is NOT a type of environmental pollution that low income and/or people of color are being exposed to in cities?

• Air pollution

• Light pollution

• Soil contamination

• Water pollution

Answer explanation

Light pollution is not typically associated with the environmental pollution that low-income and/or people of color face in cities, unlike air, soil, and water pollution, which directly impact health and living conditions.

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Do you think that environmental issues faced by a country/community are connected to its socio-economic issues?

• Yes

• No

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