The verb in the sentence is, to follow (his father's footsteps). This verb is used as an infinitive. An infinitive is a word in the verb form that functions as a noun, adjective or adverb. Infinitives are generally introduced by the word "to".
A)First Person because that's the only name they bring up in the passage
Answer: When permafrost is frozen, plant material in the soil—called organic carbon—can't decompose, or rot away. As permafrost thaws, microbes begin decomposing this material. This process releases greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane to the atmosphere.
Explanation:
The correct option is A - Opening. In general, the main idea of a text (independently of its format) is stated in the begining of it. In this case, the purpose or main reason (idea) should be indicated in the beggining so that in the <u>body</u>, that purpose can be further developed in detail (with main points and ideas behind the interview). Finally, in the <u>closing</u>, it could be pointed out once again the purpose of the interview and its main points and also it could be added further information such as a reflexion or further considerations as regards of the interview.