Question

water, water everywhere?
earth and space science studies changing ecosystems
houston, texas
(archive 3000, january 11,

1. just outside

houston, texas, is a
massive field of waist-
high grass, buzzing bees,
and palm - size butterflies.
this remnant of a coastal
prairie, right next to the
nation’s fourth - largest
city, seems to be waiting
to be ripped up and
developed by an
enterprising business. but
rather than develop the
land — wet enough to
produce more than 300
the dr pepper snapple group is investing
photo: (credit and all related images:
atmosphere studios)
beverage companies have been
teaming up with environmental
groups to preserve and conserve
water. dr pepper is one company
that wants to protect the water
source it uses in its production
question 7
which question is not answered by the article?
a. what is the location of the remnant of the
coastal prairie that once covered 6 million
acres of land?
b. when did pepsi meet its goal of becoming
20 percent more efficient and how much
money did this save the company?
c. what are the names of the five texas
waterways from which the dr pepper
snapple group draws water?
d. why are governments willing to work with
beverage companies and environmental
groups to conserve water?

Explanation:

The article is about water conservation, coastal prairie, and beverage companies' efforts. Option A: The article mentions a remnant of coastal prairie near Houston, Texas, so the location question could be answered. Option C: The article likely mentions the Texas waterways for Dr Pepper Snapple Group, so names could be found. Option D: The article talks about governments working with beverage companies and environmental groups, so the "why" could be inferred. Option B: The article focuses on water - related ecosystems and conservation, not Pepsi's efficiency goals or cost savings, so this question is not answered.

Answer:

B. When did Pepsi meet its goal of becoming 20 percent more efficient and how much money did this save the company?