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Question #N925

The passage discusses the importance of the "green" movement in the 1970s, claiming that it was "the first time that many people began to understand the relationship between the environment and the well-being of humans." It also mentions that the movement was "a rejection of consumerism and industrialism." What does this mean in the context of the passage?

The passage suggests that the "green" movement of the 1970s was a

A. rejection of the idea that humans are separate from nature and should not try to control it.

B. recognition of the need for a more industrial approach to environmental issues.

C. celebration of the advances in technology that have made it possible to exploit natural resources.

D. belief that humans are incapable of understanding the complexity of environmental issues.

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Correct Answer is: A

The passage states that the green movement of the 1970s was a rejection of consumerism and industrialism. This suggests that the movement was a rejection of the idea that humans are separate from nature and should not try to control it. Consumerism and industrialism both represent approaches that seek to control and exploit natural resources for human benefit. The green movement, in contrast, emphasizes the importance of protecting nature for its own sake.