Which of the Following Would Decrease the Amount of Carbon

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would decrease the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• A) burning of logs
• B) microbial decomposition of logs
• C) increase in photosynthesis by plants
• D) anaerobic decay of debris
• E) increase in respiration by animals

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Definitions:

Critical Path

The longest sequence of tasks in a project that must be completed on time for the whole project to be finished by its deadline, determining the shortest possible project duration.

Crashing

The process of reducing project duration by adding extra resources to project activities, often resulting in increased cost.

PERT

Program Evaluation and Review Technique; a project management tool used to schedule, organize, and coordinate tasks within a project.

CPM

Critical Path Method, a project management technique used to estimate the duration of a project and determine the activities that are critical to project completion.