Question

1. which person is most likely to be affected by poor environmental health?

an eighty - year - old living in a wealthy gated community
a two - year - old living near a factory that incinerates its waste materials
a low - income person who commutes to work on a bicycle
a forty - year - old who wears a respirator while painting cars in custom colors

Explanation:

• An eighty - year - old in a wealthy gated community likely has access to better environmental conditions (cleaner air, water, etc.) due to wealth.
• A low - income person commuting by bicycle may have some exposure to traffic pollutants but it is not as extreme as the next option.
• A forty - year - old wearing a respirator while painting has some protection against paint fumes.
• A two - year - old living near a factory that incinerates waste materials is at high risk. Young children have developing bodies and immune systems. Factory incineration can release harmful pollutants (such as particulate matter, heavy metals, and toxic gases) into the air, which can be easily inhaled by the child and cause respiratory problems, developmental issues, etc.

Answer:

a two - year - old living near a factory that incinerates its waste materials