1. What branch of chemistry is foundational to the other
areas of chemistry?

Physical, Inorganic, Biochemistry, Analytical, and Organic

Physical chemistry deals with applying physics to the study of matter. It's also probably the most important branch. Inorganic chemistry deals with stuff that is chemically composed of elements other than carbon. The branch of Biochemistry concerns itself with living things. Analytical chemistry deals with analyzing and finding out what substances are present in a particular material and how much of each substance is present. Finally, organic chemistry deals with substances that are compounds of carbon.

Explanation:

air quality

poor drinking water

and heavy polution

can lead to poor health

answer; natural resources;