Question

conserving energy and preserving the environment bureau of transportation statistics: u.s.d.o.t. the role of transportation i. introduction 1 as the united states strives to achieve greater energy efficiency and independence and to improve the environment, the role of transportation has become paramount. america consumes more energy and produces more pollution in mobility and travel than in any other activity. it follows that any serious effort to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and make significant additional progress on the environment must address the way americans travel. this study examines the role of public transportation in conserving energy and reducing pollution. the data show that traveling by public transportation, per person and per mile, uses significantly less energy and produces substantially less pollution than comparable travel by private vehicles. we find that increasing the role of public transportation can provide the most effective strategy available for reducing energy consumption and improving the environment without imposing new taxes and government regulations on the economy or consumers. which would the author of this article most likely recommend as a way to conserve energy? a driving a fuel - efficient hybrid sports car b using public transportation like a bus or railway c carpooling to work with several of your co - workers d refusing to drive any sort of vehicle to any destination

Explanation:

The article emphasizes that public transportation uses significantly less energy and produces less pollution than private vehicles. Option A: A hybrid sports car is still a private vehicle, so not the best. Option C: Carpooling is better than single - person driving but not as good as public transport. Option D: Refusing to drive any vehicle is impractical. Option B: Using public transportation like bus or railway aligns with the article's claim that public transport is effective for energy conservation.

Answer:

B. using public transportation like a bus or railway