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Redlining and Environmental Justice Study Guide

Authored by Jeremy Zupan

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11th Grade

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Redlining and Environmental Justice Study Guide
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical practice contributes to the lack of green spaces in certain neighborhoods?

Urban development

Government-instituted segregation

Industrialization

Agricultural expansion

Answer explanation

Government-instituted segregation led to the deliberate exclusion of certain communities from access to green spaces, resulting in disparities in urban planning and environmental quality in those neighborhoods.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the article suggest about the impact of climate change on Rhode Island's neighborhoods?

All neighborhoods will be equally affected

Some neighborhoods will be more affected than others

All neighborhoods in the city will be affected

All neighborhoods in the countryside will be affected

Answer explanation

The article indicates that the effects of climate change will vary across Rhode Island, with some neighborhoods facing greater challenges than others, making 'Some neighborhoods will be more affected than others' the correct choice.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What type of guidance did the HOLC provide with these maps?

Internal and private lender guidance

Public transportation routes

Educational zoning

Environmental protection areas

Answer explanation

The HOLC maps provided internal and private lender guidance by assessing neighborhoods for investment risk, influencing lending practices and housing policies.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What was the grading given to the "riskiest" neighborhoods?

Grade A (Blue)

Grade B (Green)

Grade C (Yellow)

Grade D (Red)

Answer explanation

The "riskiest" neighborhoods were assigned Grade D (Red), indicating a high level of risk. This grading system uses colors to represent varying levels of safety, with red denoting the most dangerous areas.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of redlining on neighborhoods of color?

Increased property values

Improved public services

Reinforced segregation

Enhanced community programs

Answer explanation

Redlining systematically denied neighborhoods of color access to loans and services, leading to disinvestment and reinforcing segregation. This practice created lasting barriers to economic mobility and community development.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of neighborhoods graded as high-risk under the HOLC are considered low-to-moderate income today?

50%

10%

75%

100%

Answer explanation

75% of neighborhoods graded as high-risk under the HOLC are currently classified as low-to-moderate income. This indicates a significant correlation between historical risk grading and present income levels.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which HOLC neighborhood grade has the highest tree canopy cover according to the graph?

Grade A

(Most desirable/best grade)

Grade B

Grade C

Grade D

(Least desirable/worst grade)

Answer explanation

According to the graph, Grade A neighborhoods have the highest tree canopy cover, indicating they are the most desirable and best grade, which aligns with the characteristics of such neighborhoods.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-2

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