Select the item with the highest embodied energy for a typical American.

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The item with the highest embodied energy is typically the one that requires the most transportation, especially by air, which is highly energy-intensive. In this case, a pineapple imported by air from Costa Rica would have the highest embodied energy due to the significant amount of fuel required for air transport compared to the other options, which involve less energy-intensive transportation methods or local production.

Select the Item with the Highest Embodied Energy for a Typical