Question

these sentences are from the text. which one supports the idea that some places are trying to find new ways to deal with waste?
a americans threw away about 258 million tons of waste in 2014.
b some waste is sent to a power plant in new jersey.
c waste that decays, or breaks down, releases gases, such as methane.
d today people produce more waste than ever before.

Explanation:

To determine which sentence supports the idea of places finding new waste - handling methods, we analyze each option:

• Option A: It just provides data on the amount of waste Americans threw away in 2014. There is no mention of new ways to deal with waste.
• Option B: Sending waste to a power plant in New Jersey can be considered a new or alternative way of handling waste (instead of traditional methods like landfilling). This shows a place (New Jersey) is using a different approach for waste management.
• Option C: This option is about the process of waste decay and the gases released. It has nothing to do with new ways of dealing with waste.
• Option D: It only states that people produce more waste now than before. It does not talk about how to deal with the waste.

Answer:

B. Some waste is sent to a power plant in New Jersey.