The first half of A Billion Footprints paints a disturbing picture of how the planet suffers from human activity, from
increasing carbon dioxide in the air to dying populations of
fish. The second half describes ways people can change
their behavior to help save Earth.
How might the author convey the same information using a cause-and-effect
structure?
O A. By arguing with the common justifications people have for actions
that hurt the planet
O B. By listing the exact ways in which people's everyday actions have
an environmental impact
C. By coming up with solutions to climate change that people can
support with donations
D. By describing the journal of a single piece of trash as it pollutes
the sea, land, and air

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