Which action will cause the greatest increase in the ecological footprint (EF) of an urban dweller if the primary factor used to calculate their EF is the size of the area affected by their actions?

A. Commuting to work in their gasoline powered vehicle.
B. Cutting down trees to build their new house.
C. Using herbicides to kill crabgrass in their yard.
D. Not separating their recycling from their trash


Answer: A

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