Which statement includes a claim that is debatable True (debatable) False (Non debatable). A. The Florida legislature is considering adding a refundable deposit to beverages sold in recyclable containers. True or False. B. Increasing the refundable deposit for recyclable glass bottles and aluminum cans will encourage more people to recycle. True or False. C. Using a metal water bottle is one thing the average person can do to keep plastics out of landfills. True or False. D. One major university reduced its overall waste output by 62% through a recycling and composting program. True or False. Hint: 1 of them is true and 3 of them are false.

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Let's analyze each statement:

A. The Florida legislature is considering adding a refundable deposit to beverages sold in recyclable containers. - This is a statement of fact about a potential action, so it's False (Non-debatable).

B. Increasing the refundable deposit for recyclable glass bottles and aluminum cans will encourage more people to recycle. - This is an opinion or prediction about behavior and can be debated; hence, it is True (debatable).

C. Using a metal water bottle is one thing the average person can do to keep plastics out of landfills. - This is a recommendation that implies a preferred action but isn't inherently debatable as a point of fact; it could be seen as False (Non-debatable).

D. One major university reduced its overall waste output by 62% through a recycling and composting program. - This statement presents a specific fact that can be verified; thus, it is also False (Non-debatable).

So the overall judgment is:

  • A: False (Non-debatable)
  • B: True (debatable)
  • C: False (Non-debatable)
  • D: False (Non-debatable)

The statement that is debatable is B.