The best description of anthropogenic activities is ________

A) human activities that increase greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
B) human activities that decrease greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
C) human activities that reduce carbon emissions through tax credits for reducing automobile emissions
D) human activities that reduce carbon emissions through taxing fuel used for automobiles
E) all activities by humans affecting the Earth and its biosphere


Answer: E

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