Question

read the excerpt and answer the question that follows. as your elected representative, i pledge to prioritize sustainability and food security. indoor farming ensures that we can provide nutritious, locally grown produce year - round, reducing our reliance on distant sources and the carbon footprint of transportation. which information could be added to this paragraph to better support the central ideas? examples of sustainable practices employed by outdoor farming systems. statistics on the negative environmental impact of long - distance transportation of produce. testimonials from local farmers who have tried indoor farming and didnt like it. comparison of the nutritional value and taste of locally grown produce versus imported produce.

Explanation:

The central idea is about the benefits of indoor farming for sustainability and food - security, reducing reliance on distant sources. Statistics on the negative environmental impact of long - distance transportation of produce would support the claim about reducing reliance on distant sources and transportation's carbon footprint.

Answer:

B. Statistics on the negative environmental impact of long - distance transportation of produce