Which of the following statements about paper recycling is not true?

a. Recycling one ton of newspaper can save 100 trees.

b. Recycling paper can lead to 74% less air pollution.

c. Paper recycling can save on the use of water resources.

d. Recycling paper can lead to 35% less water pollution.

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25 December, 12:11

Which of the following statements about paper recycling is not true?

a. Recycling one ton of newspaper can save 100 trees.

b. Recycling paper can lead to 74% less air pollution.

c. Paper recycling can save on the use of water resources.

d. Recycling paper can lead to 35% less water pollution.

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Valentino · Answer 1

I think the best answer from the choices listed above is option A. Recycling one ton of newspaper can save 100 trees is the statement about paper recycling that is true. However, it should be less that 100 trees. Hope this answers the question.

Karly Owens · Answer 2

The correct answer is a. Recycling one ton of newspaper can save 100 trees.

Although recycling paper does save trees, it is nowhere near this large of an amount. The right amount is somewhere around 17 trees.

Which of the following statements about paper recycling is not true?a. Recycling one ton of newspaper can save 100 trees.b. Recycling paper can lead to 74% less air pollution.c. Paper recycling can save on the use of water resources.d. Recycling paper can lead to 35% less water pollution.

Which of the following statements about paper recycling is not true?

a. Recycling one ton of newspaper can save 100 trees.

b. Recycling paper can lead to 74% less air pollution.

c. Paper recycling can save on the use of water resources.

d. Recycling paper can lead to 35% less water pollution.