How Has the Rate of Material Consumption in the Industrialized

question 10

Multiple Choice

How has the rate of material consumption in the industrialized world changed during the past century?

• A)It has increased dramatically.
• B)It has increased a little bit.
• C)It has remained steady.
• D)It has decreased dramatically.

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