Which action would most likely increase the amount of carbon in the environment? A. cutting down most of the trees in a forest t
o make furniture B. using energy-efficient appliances in place of older, traditional appliances C. reusing shopping bags instead of using disposable plastic bags D. recycling paper and plastic instead of throwing it in the trash
The correct answer is option A, cutting down most of the trees in a forest to make furniture
Explanation:
All species inclusive of plants, trees and microorganisms that have chlorophyll are able to fix the inorganic carbon in the atmosphere through the process of photosynthesis (also known as carbon fixation). On cutting down the trees, the amount of carbon being fixed would reduce and thus more of free carbon (in the form of carbon dioxide) would be readily available in the atmosphere.
"A. cutting down most of the trees in a forest to make furniture" is the correct answer because some trees play a vital role in processing the carbon in the air.
