Question

read the paragraph, then choose the word that best completes the sentence. the australian town of bundanoons resistance to bottled water had been gathering momentum for years—ever since a beverage company announced its intention to build a water extraction plant there. residents were incensed that an outsider would take their water, truck it to its headquarters in sydney for processing, and then sell it back to the residents of bundanoon and other towns. such vehement opposition to bottled water is a relatively recent development. first popularized in the 1980s, bottled water was long thought of as a convenient, healthful alternative to sugary drinks. today, bottled water is considered by many to be an environmental menace. bottled water requires large amounts of energy to produce and transport. additionally, the bottles often clutter landfills. the residents thought that the plan was ______. a unconscionable b marketable c illegal

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the context. The residents were "incensed" (very angry) about the company taking their water, processing it, and selling it back. "Unconscionable" means morally wrong or unreasonable, which fits their anger. "Marketable" (able to be sold) is opposite as they opposed it. "Illegal" (against the law) isn't stated; the issue is moral/unreasonable, not legality. So the best fit is "unconscionable".

Answer:

A. unconscionable