Question

deforestation is when entire forests or parts of a forest are cleared away. the trees are chopped down for their wood which is used for timber (for building things), fuel (for burning) and making paper and cardboard. trees are also chopped down to make room for farms, ranches or cities. this is bad news for the animals and plants that live in forests. their homes are destroyed. its also bad news for humans since forests help keep the air we breathe clean. which of the following would best support the claim that forests help keep humans healthy? choose one option a forests supply trees that make paper and cardboard boxes. b fires started with chopped forest trees release smoke into the air. c deforestation removes animals and plants from their homes. d trees in forests help remove harmful co2 from the air.

Explanation:

To support the claim that forests help keep humans healthy, we need to look for an option that relates to human health. Option A is about paper and cardboard (not health - related). Option B is about smoke (harmful, not supporting health). Option C is about animals and plants losing homes (not directly human health). Option D mentions trees removing harmful CO₂ from the air. Clean air (by removing CO₂) is crucial for human health as we breathe air.

Answer:

D. Trees in forests help remove harmful CO2 from the air.