Which of the following assumptions is definitely made in the passage?
A- Carbon is bad for the atmosphere.
B- Global warming is natural.
C- Humans are the most responsible for damaging the planet.
D- Global warming will change the world as we know it.
Answer:A
Which of the following assumptions is definitely made in the passage?
A- Carbon is bad for the atmosphere. B- Global warming is natural. C- Humans are the most responsible for damaging the planet. D- Global warming will change the world as we know it.
Explanation: The author heavily implies that carbon is bad for the atmosphere. He does this by mentioning that trees have a huge role to play in fighting climate change, and then relating this with their ability to absorb carbon. He also mentions how cutting down trees is releasing their stored emissions into the atmosphere. Carbon is assumed to be one of these emissions.