Question

Conserving Mineral Resources Quick Check
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Question
Which choice would have the smallest impact on climate change when purchasing apples at the store?(1 point)
Responses

buying apples that are locally grown
buying apples that are locally grown

buying apples in large quantities to reduce trips to the store
buying apples in large quantities to reduce trips to the store

buying apples that have no packaging
buying apples that have no packaging

buying apples from farms that plan to use organic practices

Answer 1

The choice that would have the smallest impact on climate change when purchasing apples at the store is **buying apples that have no packaging**.

While all the options listed can have positive effects, the reduction of packaging can directly decrease waste and resource use in production and transportation processes.