Read the following passage:Each day, hundreds of animals lose their habitat as trees are cut down. Every year, our planet loses an area of forest the size of Panama. When once-fertile soils have been exposed to sun and wind for several years, they turn to desert.Which statement best describes the main idea of this passage?A.There will be serious short- and long-term consequences if deforestation continues at present rates.B.If humans don't create alternative habitats for wildlife, we face the extinction of many species.C.Deforestation causes endangered animals to move closer to human settlements, which is dangerous for animals and people.D.Although an area the size of Panama may not sound large, it is large enough to affect global landscapes.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Each day, hundreds of animals lose their habitat as trees are cut down. Every year, our planet loses an area of forest the size of Panama. When once-fertile soils have been exposed to sun and wind for several years, they turn to desert.What does the author's word choice most clearly suggest regarding his feelings about deforestation?A.He illustrates the sad and irreversible process of forest turning to desert.B.He uses the words "lose" and "loses" to express how precious and irreplaceable forests are.C.He describes the soils as "once-fertile" to express optimism that they may one day be fertile again.D.He uses the phrase "each day" to show that deforestation is carefully planned in predictable amounts.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following passage:Each day, hundreds of animals lose their habitat as trees are cut down. Every year, our planet loses an area of forest the size of Panama. When once-fertile soils have been exposed to sun and wind for several years, they turn to desert.What does the author's word choice most clearly suggest regarding his feelings about deforestation?A.He describes the soils as "once-fertile" to express optimism that they may one day be fertile again.B.He uses the phrase "each day" to show that deforestation is carefully planned in predictable amounts.C.He illustrates the sad and irreversible process of forest turning to desert.D.He uses the words "lose" and "loses" to express how precious and irreplaceable forests are.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Select all that applySelect all of the consequences of deforestation.Multiple select question.destruction of carbon sinksincreased levels of oxygenincreased soil erosiondisruption of the water cycleloss of species and habitat

True or false? Deforestation can permanently destroy the habitats of many plants and animals.

Read the following passage:Without trees returning water vapor back into the atmosphere, the water cycle becomes critically disrupted. When trees are cut down, there is no longer a canopy to shade the forest during the day and hold in heat at night. This results in extreme temperature swings. Finally, trees absorb greenhouse gasses that contribute to global warming. Fewer trees mean that more of these gasses are released into the atmosphere.Which statement best describes the main idea of this passage?A.Planting more trees can help reduce the energy costs of heating and cooling homes.B.The loss of trees has a major impact on the global climate.C.Global warming is caused by a lack of moisture in the atmosphere.D.People need to reduce their consumption of paper and lumber products.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS