How does the author reveal a position on droughts that differs from the viewpoint that

droughts are the fault of nature and cannot be controlled?

• A. She mentions recent scientific discoveries about ocean temperatures, global climate,

  and drought.

• B. She refers to historical records of droughts in the western part of the United States.

• C. She reports that the rate of water flow in the Colorado River Basin has decreased to about one-third of its original rate.

• D. She explains that ocean temperatures cause drought, but human settlements make the

  problem worse.

Which paragraph from the text best shows the author’s intent to describe how both human and

natural factors contribute to drought?

• A. paragraph 4

• B. paragraph 9

• C. paragraph 13

• D. paragraph 16

The content of the article reveals the author’s position by

• A suggesting that the author approves of ongoing scientific research

• B providing facts and statistics that tell why the problem of water shortages is growing

• C giving reasons why the author feels hopeless about the fate of our planet

• D showing that the author dislikes the fact that cities are growing faster in the southwest

  than elsewhere

How can small changes in the flow of wind and water affect climate?

• They can have no effect on climate

• They can have a huge effect on climate around the globe

• They only affect local climate

• They only affect the climate in the northern hemisphere

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What does the author mention causes rain to fall offshore?

• Cold air rising

• Warm air rising

• No air movement

• Wind blowing from the sea

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What is the author's purpose in using the scientific terms 'El Niño' and 'La Niña'?

• To confuse the readers with complex terminology

• To explain weather patterns and their impact on droughts

• To showcase the author's knowledge of scientific terms

• To provide examples of Spanish words in the text

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What does the passage explain the correlation between warm water in the North Atlantic and North Pacific and drought in the southwestern and northern plains of the United States?

• The impact of warm water on marine life in the North Atlantic and North Pacific

• The relationship between warm water and hurricanes in the United States

• The connection between warm water and drought in the United States

• The effect of warm water on the climate of the United States

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What are the two main causes of drought discussed in the passage?

• Ocean temperatures and human settlements

• Deforestation and pollution

• Agricultural practices and industrialization

• Climate change and urbanization

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