Reference to the rapidly increasing need for one raw material in the transport industry

• Answer: C
• Strategies Used:
  • Step 1: Focus on the statement. The statement mentions “rapidly increasing need” and “raw material in the transport industry,” so I need to find a paragraph discussing this rising demand for resources.
  • Step 2: Skim Paragraph C. This paragraph discusses the demand for metals such as “copper, aluminium, and cobalt for electric car batteries and other metals to power technology and smartphones.”
  • Step 3: Match with the statement. The mention of electric car batteries ties into the transport industry, and the rising demand for these metals is highlighted. Thus, the answer is C.