Although bottled water is convenient, it is 240-10,000 times more expensive than tap water. Other than cost, what are the drawbacks to using bottled water?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers may include:1. Most bottles end up in landfills or incinerators.2. The manufacture and transportation of bottles requires large quantities of energy.3. Toxic gases are released during manufacturing and greenhouse gases are released when bottles are transported.4. Water withdrawals are depleting some aquifers.5. Chemicals like BPA in the bottles can leach into the water and enter humans.
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A) Genocide B) Terrorism C) Balkanization D) Jihad E) Nationalism
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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