alleged to have an above-average rate of cancer incidence tied to its proximity to petrochemical plants Each place will be marked by a comprehensive series of characteristics or attributes that describe it Physical (elevation, climate, soil, rock formations, topography, vegetation, crops, land use, etc.) Human ( population, cultural groups, businesses, socioeconomic status, education levels, political systems and institutions) Aggregate characteristics Relative significance Scale Location…
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