Question

Use the scenario to answer the question.

A class holds a collegial discussion about how carbon emissions harmfully impact the environment. They begin by discussing how much family vehicles contribute to the problem.
Which question would best propel the discussion toward larger ideas?

(1 point)
Responses

Why would families make the irresponsible choice to use vehicles that have harmful effects on the environment?
Why would families make the irresponsible choice to use vehicles that have harmful effects on the environment?

What other things do people do that can have a harmful impact on the environment?
What other things do people do that can have a harmful impact on the environment?

Were those responsible for modern car designs aware that carbon emissions would be harmful to the environment?
Were those responsible for modern car designs aware that carbon emissions would be harmful to the environment?

What changes can society make to its transportation systems overall to help limit the impacts of carbon emissions?
What changes can society make to its transportation systems overall to help limit the impacts of carbon emissions?
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Answer 1

What changes can society make to its transportation systems overall to help limit the impacts of carbon emissions?

This question shifts the focus from individual blame to systemic, policy, and infrastructure solutions, encouraging discussion of larger ideas (public transit, urban planning, regulations, fuel standards, electric vehicles, etc.).