Question

water, water everywhere?
question 2
what is this article mainly about?
a. beverage companies are seeking innovative ways to bring an end to global climate change.
b. beverage companies are trying to find new ways to conserve water and increase profitability
c. beverage companies are joining environmental groups to industrialize developing countries
d. beverage companies are conducting studies on how to become more economically efficient.

Explanation:

To determine the article's main idea, analyze each option:

• Option A: The article isn't about ending global climate change, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The article's context (beverage companies, water conservation, and profitability) matches this. Beverage companies looking for new water - conservation methods to boost profits aligns with the article's theme.
• Option C: There's no mention of industrializing developing countries, so C is wrong.
• Option D: The focus isn't on economic efficiency studies, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Beverage companies are trying to find new ways to conserve water and increase profitability