We Can Reduce Our Ecological Footprint by Using Less of a Resource

question 35

Multiple Choice

We can reduce our ecological footprint by using less of a resource or purchasing goods that will last.Which of the following is the best example of minimizing your ecological footprint in this way?

• A)buying disposable bottles of water but recycling them when you are finished drinking
• B)reusing your shopping bags at the grocery store instead of using plastic bags
• C)buying a refillable water bottle and using the water stations around campus
• D)buying a notebook made from recycled paper

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Definitions:

2-Ethoxypentane

A chemical compound belonging to the class of organic molecules known as ethers, where an ethoxy group is attached to a pentane chain.

Water

A colorless, tasteless, and odorless substance that is essential for all forms of life and is the most widely used solvent.

Dimethyl Ether

An organic compound with the formula CH3OCH3, used as an aerosol propellant and as a reagent in organic synthesis.

3-Methoxyfuran

A furan derivative with a methoxy group (-OCH3) attached to the 3-position of the furan ring.