Studies find that _____ populations reside disproportionately closer to toxic sources than do Whites.
A) southern and eastern European
B) Native American, Hispanic, and African American
C) Middle Eastern and western Asian
D) South and East Asian

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Multiple studies have found that communities of color, particularly Native American, Hispanic, and African American populations, are more likely to reside in close proximity to toxic sources such as landfills, hazardous waste sites, and industrial facilities. This is due to a history of discriminatory zoning and land use policies that have disproportionately placed these communities near these sources of pollution.

Studies Find That _____ Populations Reside Disproportionately Closer to Toxic