Which of the following illustrates a technological fix, in contrast to social engineering, to solve the problem of water shortage?
A)persuading people to take shorter showers
B)low-flush toilets
C)wearing clothes more than once before washing
D)disseminating public service announcements about the need to conserve water

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Low-flush toilets are a technological fix because they reduce the amount of water used per flush, without requiring people to change their behavior.

Which of the Following Illustrates a Technological Fix, in Contrast