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Set 3: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 Biofuels are made from plants like corn. They are considered carbon-neutral because the plants absorb CO2 while growing, offsetting the CO2 released when the fuel is burned. Text 2 However, growing biofuel crops requires massive amounts of land. This can lead to deforestation, which releases stored carbon implies that biofuels may actually increase net emissions.

How does Text 2 challenge the 'carbon-neutral' claim in Text 1?

A. By accounting for the emissions from land-use change (deforestation).✓ Correct
B. By proving plants don't absorb CO2.
C. By saying corn is bad for cars.
D. By denying that fuel releases CO2.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1: Neutral (Absorb = Release). Text 2: Challenge (Deforestation releases carbon). Net increase.

Key Evidence:

• "requires massive amounts of land"

• "deforestation ... releases stored carbon"

• "increase net emissions"

Why others are wrong: B (Text 1 says they do.), C (Not mentioned.), D (Text 1 admits it.).

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