MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 168: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 168
3. Which of the following concepts are LEAST likely to coincide?
- A. Hazardous waste facilities and low-income neighborhoods
- B. Tuberculosis and poor living conditions
- C. Environmental pollution and high minority population
- D. Globalization and global equality
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Globalization does not typically lead to global equality; rather, globalization tends to create further global inequalities. In regard to environmental justice, higher numbers of hazardous waste facilities tend to be found in low-income neighborhoods, choice (A). Poor living conditions tend to be associated with greater health problems, including tuberculosis, choice (B). Finally, environmental pollution is more prevalent in areas with minority populations, especially low-income minority populations, choice (C).