A product's transformation process includes all the steps in making a product from production to use and disposal of a product.

When considering the design of a new building, an architect is considering using steel or wood as the material. Looking at the entire life of the building, which statement would support using wood as the material for the building?
Responses
A Wood is stronger and lasts longer than steel.Wood is stronger and lasts longer than steel.
B Steel is difficult to produce with current technology.Steel is difficult to produce with current technology.
C Wood is a renewable resource while steel is non-renewable.Wood is a renewable resource while steel is non-renewable.
D Trees are an important earth resource that must be protected.

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The statement that would support using wood as the material for the building, when considering the entire life of the building, is:

C Wood is a renewable resource while steel is non-renewable.

This emphasizes the sustainability aspect of using wood, which can be replenished over time, compared to steel, which requires mining and is limited in its availability.