Question

In the long term, why is it important to reduce demands for timber?

a. Lower demand will prevent large increases in timber prices.
b. Lower demand will prevent large decreases in timber prices.
c. There will be large shortfalls in timber supplies.
d. There will be large surpluses of timber supplies.

Answer 1

In the long term, is it important to reduce demands for timber because (a) Lower demand will prevent large increases in timber prices.

Answer 2

The correct answer is letter C. There will be large shortfalls in timber supplies in the long run, that's why the need to reduce its demand should start now. Trees take time to grow and they don't just sprout out of nowhere, responsible tree cutting entails responsible tree planting as to ensure that whatever was taken will be replaced.