Recently, humans have become more aware of how their actions impact Earth. Governments, organizations, and individuals try to improve the quality of Earth’s air and water by changing the way they do things. One area in which great improvements for the environment have been made is building and construction. This process, often called green building, is taking off in our country and around the world. The word green is used describe things that are good for nature because green plants can be a symbol of nature.
2Green buildings can come in many different styles and forms. These buildings can also use a number of different efficient technologies. Any type of technology that helps to use resources better or keeps people from using too much of a resource can help to make a building green.
7There are many technologies available that make building better for the environment. Builders should investigate and use some type of green technology in every new building.
"Builders should investigate and use some type of green technology in every new building."
The final sentence of this selection reveals that the author's purpose is not only to inform but also to persuade. What medium might achieve this purpose more forcefully than an article?
A) a skit
B) a lecture
C) a documentary
D) a PowerPoint presentation