The Belief That a Disproportionate Number of Hazardous Facilities,such as Chemical

question 36

Multiple Choice

The belief that a disproportionate number of hazardous facilities,such as chemical plants,are placed in low-income areas populated primarily by visible minorities is referred to as what?

• A) urban displacement
• B) eco-discrimination
• C) environmental racism
• D) racist pollution

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Definitions:

Overallocation

A situation where resources are distributed or used in excess of their optimum level or need, often leading to inefficiency.

Parity Concept

A principle in economics or finance where two currencies, securities, or commodities have the same value or purchasing power.

Farm Commodities

Agricultural products such as grains, milk, cattle, fruits, and vegetables that are usually sold to processors, who use the products as inputs in creating food products.

Parity Ratio

A ratio used to compare the price of a commodity to some base level, reflecting its purchasing power historically.