Question

which statement best describes the practice of carrying drinking water in a refillable metal water bottle?

a. it is a sustainable practice, because it values human health over resource availability.

b. it is not a sustainable practice, because earth’s drinking water should be conserved.

c. it is a sustainable practice, because the water bottle can be used over and over again.

d. it is not a sustainable practice, because the metal is a nonrenewable natural resource.

Explanation:

• Option A: Sustainable practices involve resource efficiency, not choosing health over resources. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Using a refillable bottle helps reduce single - use plastic waste and is sustainable for water use (refilling reduces waste). So B is wrong.
• Option C: A refillable metal water bottle can be reused multiple times, reducing the need for single - use containers (like plastic bottles), which is a key aspect of sustainable practices. This makes sense.
• Option D: Metal can be recycled and the bottle is reused, so using a metal refillable bottle is sustainable. D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. It is a sustainable practice, because the water bottle can be used over and over again.