Not Everyone Can Travel to a Remote Area of the World

question 55

Multiple Choice

Not everyone can travel to a remote area of the world to protect a rare habitat, but there are choices each of us can make each day to reduce habitat destruction and slow the rate of species extinction. What action could you take to reduce habitat destruction caused by the mining, drilling, and transport of fossil fuels?

• A) Eat lower on the food chain.
• B) Only buy products that are sustainably harvested.
• C) Carpool or use public transportation.
• D) Keep the thermostat turned to warmer levels in winter and cooler levels in summer.

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