In Japan, recycling is prevalent and landfill use is relatively smaller than the United States because:
A)the Japanese have less developed technology for landfills.
B)the externality problem is not present in Japan.
C)land is relatively more scarce in Japan.
D)the Japanese have better recycling technology.
E)littering is illegal there.

Question

In Japan, recycling is prevalent and landfill use is relatively smaller than the United States because:​
A)the Japanese have less developed technology for landfills.
B)the externality problem is not present in Japan.
C)land is relatively more scarce in Japan.
D)the Japanese have better recycling technology.
E)littering is illegal there.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Japan has limited land available for landfills, which makes recycling a more necessary and prevalent practice compared to countries with more abundant land resources like the United States.

In Japan, Recycling Is Prevalent and Landfill Use Is Relatively