Question

Which claim best
summarizes the
author's proposal ?
Based on a study, in the year 2000,
humans produced 13.9 billion tons of
garbage.
Very little research has been done
on the idea of sending garbage into
space.
Recycling can help reduce garbage,
but items such as disposable
diapers cannot be recycled.
Rocketing our trash towards the
sun could eliminate our garbage
problem forever.

Answer 1

Answer: Rocketing our trash towards the sun could eliminate our garbage

problem forever.

Explanation:

The claim that best summarizes the

author's proposal would be option D "Rocketing our trash towards the sun could eliminate our garbage

problem forever".

First and foremost, we should note that a proposal has to do with a solution to a particular problem.

Looking at the options given critically, we would realise that option A - option C are just giving some information regarding the subject.

Option D gives us the challenge that is faced and provided a solution to it. This is the main essence of a proposal.

Therefore, the correct option is D.