Read the following passage:When the forest canopy is removed, the moist soil is exposed to direct sunlight. This causes it to dry out. Without the root structures to hold the soil in place, the dried-out dirt is carried away by wind and rain. Eventually, what was once a lush forest becomes a barren desert.Which statement best describes how the structure enhances a reader's understanding of the passage?A.It examines the connection between cutting down trees and the environmental outcome.B.It uses a formal tone to highlight the serious nature of cutting down trees.C.It appeals to a reader's emotions by creating an image of a lifeless desert.D.It traces the order of events that led to gradual deforestation of the

Read the following passage:When the forest canopy is removed, the moist soil is exposed to direct sunlight. This causes it to dry out. Without the root structures to hold the soil in place, the dried-out dirt is carried away by wind and rain. Eventually, what was once a lush forest becomes a barren desert.Which of the following sentences uses the same type of structure as in the passage?A.The patient will immediately spike a fever, followed by fits of chills and sweats.B.The recent increase in traffic accidents is due to the removal of a stoplight.C.An example of changing legislation can be seen in the case of Smith v. Ohio.D.It's clear from his tone in chapter 2 that the author dislikes large corporations.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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

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.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

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 of the following sentences uses the same type of structure as in the passage?A.It's clear from his tone in chapter 2 that the author dislikes large corporations.B.Another reason why banks charge fees is to discourage carelessness.C.An example of changing legislation can be seen in the case of Smith v. Ohio.D.The recent increase in profits is due to the closure of a competing store.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS