Juanita and Sam Attend a Beach Party and Notice That

question 46

Multiple Choice

Juanita and Sam attend a beach party and notice that the local beach appears to have a great deal more trash washed up on shore than it did when they were young. The water doesnʹt appear nearly as clear, and there seems to be less evidence of small water creatures living in the shallows. An afternoon at the local library convinces them that one major cause is the new factory nearby. After some discussion, they decide their next step should be _______________.

• A) lobbying their elected representatives to complain about the problem
• B) talking to a local environmental group about solutions
• C) identifying the cause of the changes
• D) picketing the guilty factory
• E) identifying the problem

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