Examine the scenario below.

Question

A scientist is writing a journal article in which he hopes to explain that aggressive logging practices in the rain forests of South America are having a negative impact on air quality around the globe, particularly because of trees' ability to convert carbon dioxide to oxygen during the complex process of photosynthesis.

Which of the graphics described below would best support this text?
A.
A diagram that explains the process of photosynthesis
B.
A bar graph showing the amount of lumber exported, by continent
C.
A table showing the carbon dioxide intake of different kinds of plants
D.
A map detailing the size and location of rain forests around the globe

Answer 1

To effectively support the text regarding the impact of aggressive logging practices in South America's rain forests on global air quality, particularly through the trees' role in photosynthesis, option A. A diagram that explains the process of photosynthesis would be the best choice.

This graphic would directly illustrate how trees convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, which is central to the scientist's argument about the negative effects of logging on air quality. While the other options provide relevant information, they do not directly articulate the biological process necessary to understand the connection between logging and its impact on air quality.