Question

read the paragraph, then choose the word that best completes the sentence. the australian town of bundanoons resistance to bottled water had been gathering momentum for years—ever since a beverage company announced its intention to build a water extraction plant there. residents were incensed that an outsider would take their water, truck it to its headquarters in sydney for processing, and then sell it back to the residents of bundanoon and other towns. such vehement opposition to bottled water is a relatively recent development. first popularized in the 1980s, bottled water was long thought of as a convenient, healthful alternative to sugary drinks. today, bottled water is considered by many to be an environmental menace. bottled water requires large amounts of energy to produce and transport. additionally, the bottles often clutter landfills. the residents thought that the plan was ______. a unconscionable b marketable c illegal d confidential

Explanation:

The text states that residents were incensed (very angry) that an outsider would take their water, process it elsewhere and sell it back. The word "unconscionable" means not in accordance with what is right or reasonable, which fits the residents' view of the plan. There is no indication in the text that the plan is illegal, marketable in a positive - sense to the residents, or confidential.

Answer:

A. unconscionable