Question

question 3
which passage from the article best supports the idea that we can combat light pollution?
a. the lightbulb was such a brilliant invention that its now the emoji for \bright idea.\ but, today, experts say weve got way too much of a good thing.
b. some migratory birds navigate by the stars. artificial lights can throw them off course.
c. working with officials in florida, the group set up turtle - safe lighting near beaches where sea turtles nest.
d. around 80 percent of all people live in places with skyglow.

Explanation:

• Option A just states that there is too much light (light pollution in a sense) but doesn't show combatting it.
• Option B shows a negative effect of artificial light (light pollution) on birds but no combatting action.
• Option C shows an action (setting up turtle - safe lighting) which is a way to combat light pollution (as it is a measure to reduce the negative impact of light on sea turtles, which is related to light pollution issues).
• Option D just gives a statistic about where people live (related to light pollution presence) but no combatting.

Answer:

C. Working with officials in Florida, the group set up turtle - safe lighting near beaches where [sea turtles] nest.