Which activity is an example of environmental degradation?

A. Using solar power at a rapid rate
B. Growing crops for food
C. Cutting trees for wood products faster than the trees can regrow
D. Harvesting fish at a sustainable rate
E. Using groundwater at the same rate it is replenished


Answer: C

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