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Answer: BSet 4: Central Ideas
Explanation
PASSAGE
The following text describes the importance of recycling. Recycling reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators, conserving natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals. By processing used materials to make new products, recycling also saves energy. For example, recycling aluminum cans requires 95% less energy than producing aluminum from raw materials.
What is a major environmental benefit of recycling mentioned in the text?
A. It increases the amount of waste in landfills
B. It consumes more energy than making new products✓ Correct
C. It conserves natural resources and saves energy
D. It encourages people to buy more plastic
Detailed Explanation
Choice C is correct. The text lists 'conserving natural resources' and 'saves energy' as direct benefits.
Key Evidence:
• "conserving natural resources"
• "saves energy"
Why others are wrong: A (Opposite (reduces waste)), B (Opposite (saves energy)), D (Not mentioned).