While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
<ul> <li>Plastic recycling rates remain low globally.</li> <li>Less than 10% of plastic ever produced has been recycled.</li> <li>Many recyclable plastics are not actually recycled due to economic constraints.</li> <li>Public surveys show widespread belief that recycling is highly effective.</li> <li>Researchers argue waste reduction at the source is more impactful.</li> </ul> The student wants to emphasize the gap between public perception and the reality of plastic recycling. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?Which choice most effectively makes the student's point?
- A
Many recyclable plastics are not recycled.
- Bcheck_circle
Although surveys show widespread belief that recycling is highly effective, less than 10% of plastic ever produced has actually been recycled.
- C
Researchers argue for waste reduction.
- D
Plastic recycling has economic constraints.
Explanation
The goal is the gap between perception and reality. Choice C juxtaposes the public belief with the low actual rate. The others address only one side.