Americans produce about 259 million tons of municipal solid waste-more commonly known as trash or garbage-to dispose of each year. How does this compare with the amount of solid waste produced in 1960?
A. Today's amount of waste is less than in 1960, but the amount generated per person has increased.
B. Today's amount of waste is about the same as in 1960, and the amount generated per person has declined.
C. Today's amount of waste is about double what it was in 1960, and the amount generated per person has increased.
D. Today's amount of waste is about triple what it was in 1960, but the amount generated per person has declined.
Answer: D
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