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Why does the author say it is important to buy locally grown food?

  • A. Buying locally grown food supports people in your community.
  • B. Locally grown food travels the least distance to reach you and therefore uses fewer resources.
  • C. Locally grown food uses less packaging.
  • D. Locally grown food is healthier for you because it has been exposed to fewer pesticides.
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The author stresses the significance of buying locally grown food due to its minimal travel distance, which results in reduced resource utilization. This aligns with the passage's primary environmental theme of conserving resources for the future. Choice A is incorrect because although buying locally grown food can support the community, the main focus in the passage is on resource conservation. Choice C is incorrect as the passage emphasizes the importance of packaging but does not specifically mention that locally grown food uses less packaging. Choice D is incorrect as the health aspect related to fewer pesticides is not discussed in the passage regarding the importance of buying locally grown food.