Which of the following is an example of climate change mitigation?
A. taking extra measures to protect wildlife habitat
B. raising the level of sidewalks to accommodate sea level rise
C. using sandbags to absorb flood waters
D. reducing your carbon footprint
Answer: D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)