You're looking for a statement that doesn't support the thesis. In this case, that statement would be C, that sustainable logging practices provide jobs and vitalization to many areas of the country.
Answer:
Shade
Explanation:
"I watched carefully as the artist mixed the vibrant green shade with the pale yellow and while on her paint palette" makes more sense than any of the other options, and shade is the only choice that is connected with color.
The answer is either a or d.