Read a counterargument that Leah is including in her essay.E-books are less environmentally friendly than physical books because they require electronic devices, which always need electricity.Which statement effectively refutes this counterargument?

The counterargument says e-books harm the environment because electronic devices use electricity. Choice A gives a relevant environmental benefit that challenges the broader claim: e-books eliminate paper use and can reduce deforestation. The other choices describe how e-books are used, or a benefit of physical books, without directly addressing their environmental impact.

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