Question

why is the authors response to potential objections inadequate? 1 it answers the traffic concern with a flippant rhetorical question rather than meaningfully addressing the issue. 2 it does not sufficiently emphasize the environmental benefits of the plan to build underground storm - water storage tanks. 3 in favoring the environment, the response betrays the authors bias against the communitys use of automobiles.

Explanation:

The author's response to traffic - related potential objections is inadequate as it uses a flippant rhetorical question instead of a substantial answer. The other options focus on environmental aspects or bias, which are not about the inadequacy of response to objections.

Answer:

1. It answers the traffic concern with a flippant rhetorical question rather than meaningfully addressing the issue.