Jessica: Switching from single-use plastic bottles

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IMPROVED VERSION OF THIS QUESTION IS HERE: jessica-switching-from-single-use-plastic-bottles-to-reusable-water-443873.html Jessica: Switching from single-use plastic bottles to reusable water bottles can significantly reduce environmental waste. Many cities, such as San Francisco, have successfully reduced plastic waste by encouraging the use of reusable bottles and installing more public water refill stations, and with proper infrastructure, other cities could easily replicate this success. Tom: While using reusable water bottles can help reduce plastic waste, there are challenges to consider. For instance, not everyone has easy access to water refill stations, and some people may find reusable bottles less convenient than disposable ones. The success seen in San Francisco may not be easily replicated in cities with different infrastructure and waste management systems. In the table, select the statement about which Jessica and Tom would most likely agree and select the statement about which Jessica and Tom would most likely disagree. Make only two selections, one in each column.

SatvikVedala · Answer

For Branch 1:  Agree with each other about

Jessica: "Switching from single-use plastic bottles to reusable water bottles can significantly reduce environmental waste"
Tom: "While using reusable water bottles  can  help reduce plastic waste"

So they are agreeing on the point " Using reusable water bottles can help reduce plastic waste ".

For Branch 2:  Disagree with each other about

Jessica: " Many  cities, such as San Francisco, have successfully reduced plastic waste by encouraging the use of reusable bottles and installing more public water refill stations"
Tom: "The success seen in San Francisco  may not be easily replicated  in cities with different infrastructure and waste management systems"

So for option 2 Jessica & Tom differs in replication of strategy & its success

2E says "Not all cities have successfully implemented initiatives similar to San Francisco's to reduce plastic waste", which emphasizes on the No. of cities

But, 2B says "All cities can easily replicate San Francisco’s success with reducing plastic waste", which emphasizes viability of the plan. So I go with Option B

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vxdhi · Answer

But where does Mary say or even insinuate "all"'? She said nothing about how replicable SF was.

catinabox · Answer

Official Solution:

• Using reusable water bottles can help reduce plastic waste. 
Jessica agrees with this statement according to this line: "Switching from single-use plastic bottles to reusable water bottles can significantly reduce environmental waste. "
Tom agrees with this statement according to this line: "While using reusable water bottles can help reduce plastic waste"

• All cities can easily replicate San Francisco’s success with reducing plastic waste. 
Jessica implies that she agrees "other cities could easily replicate this success"
Tom disagrees according to this line: "The success seen in San Francisco may not be easily replicated in cities with different infrastructure and waste management systems."

• Reusable water bottles may not be as convenient as disposable bottles for some people. 
Jessica does not mention convenience.
Tom disagrees according to this line: "some people may find reusable bottles less convenient than disposable ones"

• Public water refill stations are easy to install 
Neither Jessica nor Tom talk about the ease of installation of water refill stations.

• Not all cities have successfully implemented initiatives similar to San Francisco's to reduce plastic waste. 
Jessica mentions that cities such as San Francisco have implemented such initiatives. However, she doesn't explicitly state that all cities have successfully adopted similar measures. So, while she might not directly agree with this statement, she would likely acknowledge its validity since she recognizes the success of San Francisco’s approach.
Tom would likely agree with this statement. He points out that replicating San Francisco's success can be challenging due to differences in infrastructure and waste management systems.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 
 Agree with each other about-  Using reusable water bottles can help reduce plastic waste.
 Disagree with each other about-  All cities can easily replicate San Francisco’s success with reducing plastic waste.

Bunuel · Answer

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Agree with each other about	Disagree with each other about
		Using reusable water bottles can help reduce plastic waste.
		All cities can easily replicate San Francisco’s success with reducing plastic waste.
		Reusable water bottles may not be as convenient as disposable bottles for some people.
		Public water refill stations are easy to install
		Not all cities have successfully implemented initiatives similar to San Francisco's to reduce plastic waste.

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