Question

greenways are corridors of protected open space managed for conservation and recreation purposes. greenways often follow natural land or water features, and link nature reserves, parks, cultural features, and historic sites with each other and with populated areas. greenways can be publicly or privately owned, and some are the result of public/private partnerships. trails are paths used for walking, bicycling, horseback riding, or other forms of recreation or transportation. ... many people realize exercise is important for maintaining good health in all stages of life; however, many do not regularly exercise. the us surgeon general estimates that 60% of american adults are not regularly active and another 25% are not active at all. in communities across the country, people do not have access to trails, parks, or other recreation areas close to their homes. trails and greenways provide a safe, inexpensive avenue for regular exercise for people living in rural, urban, and suburban. which statement best summarizes the health benefit of trails and greenways? ○ greenways preserve open space from development ○ trails can be used by pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians. ○ it is estimated that 60% of americans use greenways and trails for exercise. ○ trails and greenways allow people to exercise in a safe and inexpensive manner.

Explanation:

To determine the statement that best summarizes the health benefit of trails and greenways, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Talks about preserving open space from development, which is about conservation, not health benefits. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Describes the users of trails, not the health benefit. Eliminate.
• Option 3: The 60% statistic is about inactivity, not the health benefit of trails/greenways. Eliminate.
• Option 4: States that trails and greenways allow people to exercise in a safe and inexpensive manner. The passage mentions exercise is important for health and greenways provide a safe, inexpensive avenue for regular exercise, so this directly relates to health benefits.

Answer:

Trails and greenways allow people to exercise in a safe and inexpensive manner.