Question

1. a community wants to improve its environmental health. which steps should it take? select all that apply.

create dedicated bicycle lanes on its streets.
maintain and connect sidewalks throughout the community.
plant trees to increase shade and reduce air pollution.
offer classes in nutrition and healthy meal preparation.

Explanation:

• Create dedicated bicycle lanes: Encourages cycling (a non - polluting mode of transport), reducing carbon emissions from motor vehicles.
• Maintain and connect sidewalks: Promotes walking (another non - polluting activity), which also reduces reliance on cars.
• Plant trees: Trees absorb pollutants (like carbon dioxide, particulate matter) and provide shade (can reduce the urban heat island effect).
• Offer nutrition classes: This is more related to individual health (dietary) rather than environmental health.

Answer:

Create dedicated bicycle lanes on its streets, Maintain and connect sidewalks throughout the community, Plant trees to increase shade and reduce air pollution.