Which Fact About Recycling Is Incorrect

question 207

Multiple Choice

Which fact about recycling is incorrect?

• A)Between 1980 and 2008, recycling in the United States has tripled.
• B)As of 2014, the 27 European Union members recycled more in terms of a percentage of garbage than the United States.
• C)Recycling rates of commonly used materials in the United States and industrial countries have fallen.
• D)Only 9 percent of plastics are recycled.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, like breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually measured in beats per minute (bpm).

Breathing

The process of inhaling and exhaling air in order to facilitate gas exchange with the internal environment, primarily by bringing in oxygen and flushing out carbon dioxide.

Digestion

The process by which food is broken down in the body to release energy and nutrients.