Lumber is a renewable and self-maintaining resource. It comes from the cutting down of different types of trees. For example, lumber from pine trees is often used for making paper. Which of the following processes enables lumber to be a self-maintaining renewable resource?

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Lumber is a renewable and self-maintaining resource. It comes from the cutting down of different types of trees. For example, lumber from pine trees is often used for making paper. Which of the following processes enables lumber to be a self-maintaining renewable resource?
 A. 
the process of natural selection
 B. 
the process of photosynthesis
 C. 
the process of manufacturing
 D. 
the process of decomposition

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The correct answer is **B. the process of photosynthesis**. Photosynthesis allows trees to grow by converting sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into energy. This process is vital for the renewal of lumber as it enables trees to produce new wood as they grow, making lumber a renewable resource.