Question

look at the maps. the top map shows carbon dioxide released by wildfires. the bottom map shows how the carbon dioxide would have been reduced by prescribed fires. in an essay that talks about ways to reduce carbon dioxide, these maps would most likely be used as evidence to support a claim that prescribed fires are beneficial. a rebuttal against a claim that prescribed fires are beneficial. evidence to support a counter - claim that prescribed fires are not a benefit. a rebuttal against a counter - claim that prescribed fires provide benefits.

Explanation:

The top map shows carbon - dioxide from wildfires, and the bottom shows reduction by prescribed fires. This supports the claim that prescribed fires are beneficial in reducing carbon - dioxide.

Answer:

A. evidence to support a claim that prescribed fires are beneficial.