Which of the Following Consumption and Behavioural Patterns Embodies Unsustainable

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following consumption and behavioural patterns embodies unsustainable energy trade-offs?

• A) eat meat and packaged foods, and drive to work
• B) eat fresh fruit, and live in a condominium
• C) eat grains, drink clean water, and use buses and bicycles
• D) consume unsafe water, and walk to get around

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