Question

read the passage.
one way that campers can show their concern for the environment is by caring for the waterways around their campsites. at cleanup time, soaps and disinfectants with natural ingredients should be used since those with chemicals can harm water ecosystems. after campware is washed, dishwater should be emptied two hundred feet or more from streams or rivers. natural filters like ground soil help to clean runoff before it enters waterways.
some environmental experts claim that all forms of camping cause harmful water pollution. but when campers are thoughtful about their water use and cleaning processes, they can enjoy visiting delicate ecosystems without harming the plants and animals that are sensitive to changes in water quality.
which statement best summarizes the authors point of view about camping?
the author agrees with environmental experts that campers can protect waterways but thinks that it is best to avoid camping altogether.
the author agrees with environmental experts that camping is a valuable activity but questions whether it can be done responsibly.
the author agrees with environmental experts that water pollution is a concern but disagrees that camping always causes harmful pollution.
the author agrees with environmental experts about the harms caused by soaps and disinfectants but disagrees about the best alternative products.

Explanation:

The passage first mentions environmental experts' claim that all camping causes harmful water pollution. Then it presents ways campers can be thoughtful (using natural - ingredient soaps, proper dishwater disposal) to avoid harming water ecosystems. This shows the author acknowledges water pollution as a concern (agrees with experts on that aspect) but also shows that camping doesn't always have to cause harmful pollution (disagrees with the "all forms of camping cause harmful pollution" part).

• Option A: The passage doesn't suggest avoiding camping altogether. It gives ways to camp responsibly.
• Option B: The passage is more about addressing the pollution concern rather than questioning if camping can be done responsibly. It provides solutions for responsible camping.
• Option D: The passage focuses on the overall impact of camping on waterways and how to reduce pollution, not specifically on the best alternative products (though it mentions natural - ingredient soaps, it's part of a larger solution).

Answer:

C. The author agrees with environmental experts that water pollution is a concern but disagrees that camping always causes harmful pollution.