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: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?

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

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 traces the order of events that led to gradual deforestation of the Amazon.B.It appeals to a reader's emotions by creating an image of a lifeless desert.C.It examines the connection between cutting down trees and the environmental outcome.D.It uses a formal tone to highlight the serious nature of cutting down trees.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

In tropical rainforests, the dense canopy of broad-leaved evergreen trees creates a shaded and humid environment at ground level. In desert ecosystems, ______ the environment is characterized by open, sparse vegetation, which allows more sunlight to reach the ground and results in a much drier climate. These contrasting environments lead to vastly different adaptations in plant and animal life.Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?Choose Your AnswerPreviousNextA.in comparison,B.for instance,C.by contrast,D.consequently,

Identify the language structure indicated in double brackets featured within the noun groups of the following sentences:Desertification is the process [[that turns productive land into non-productive desert as a result of poor land management]].The canopy refers to the dense ceiling of leaves and tree branches [[shading the forest floor]]. Question 4Select one:an embedded clausea non-finite clausea modifiera verb group