Conservationists Have Had a Perpetual Conflict with the Government of the United

question 84

Multiple Choice

Conservationists have had a perpetual conflict with the government of the United States over the fast and rampant depletion of Earth's natural resources. They argue that the United States must reduce its consumption level significantly to rectify this problem. Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the conservationists' argument?

• A) The United States has been conserving forests for several years.
• B) Most countries have not taken any measures to reduce their consumption levels of natural resources.
• C) There are several countries that have more requirements for resources than the United States.
• D) The United States accounts for one-third of the total world resource consumption.
• E) New resource deposits are constantly being discovered.

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