Which of the Following Does Not Contribute to Environmental Degradation

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not contribute to environmental degradation?

• A)Water shortages
• B)Shifts from a meat-based diet to a primarily vegetarian diet
• C)Soil erosion
• D)Deforestation
• E)Increased demand for bio-fuels

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