Question

which of the following is an explicit statement, not an inference? recycling helps conserve natural resources. people recycle only because they are forced to. cities reward people because they want to make money. recycling is more fun than throwing things away.

Explanation:

An explicit statement is a direct assertion. "Recycling helps conserve natural resources" is a factual, direct claim. The other options involve assumptions (people recycle only when forced), motives (cities want to make money), or subjective feelings (recycling is more fun) which are inferences.

Answer:

Recycling helps conserve natural resources.