The main method for disposing of municipal wastes in the United States is ________, while ________ is the main method in Japan.

A. Landfilling; incineration
B. Recycling; incineration
C. Landfilling; recycling
D. Incineration; recycling
E. Recycling; landfilling


Answer: C

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