Question

Many groups work to protect tropical rainforests. Some countries have officially recognized protected areas. Laws have been passed to regulate and reduce deforestation. Other groups promote low-impact farming and harvesting of non-wood products like rubber or cork. In recent years, an increased interest in sustainably-produced products around the world has helped slow deforestation. Businesses might make more money with an environmentally-friendly approach. Because of this, it is in their best interest to respect the rainforest around them. Still, the work isn’t finished. Activists continue the fight to expand laws protecting tropical rainforests. As more countries take on climate change, tropical rainforests are a great place to focus on.

Based on the passage, cork is most likely a(n)

Choose one option
A
material that can be harvested without killing trees.

B
extinct tree that once grew in tropical rainforests.

C
type of law that regulates deforestation.

D
method of low-impact farming

Answer 1

A

The passage lists cork as a non-wood product that can be harvested, implying it can be obtained without killing the trees.