Which environmental factor can negatively influence a child’s cognitive or physical development?
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Correct answer: Exposure to pollution or poor nutrition
Negative environmental conditions — like pollution, inadequate diet, stress or poor health — can hinder optimal growth and development despite genetic background.
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