Cold Read: Population Growth and Its Impact on the Environment

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The global population is decreasing, leading to better environmental conditions.

• Rapid population growth poses challenges to the environment, requiring sustainable solutions.

• Population growth has no significant impact on the environment.

• Urbanization is the sole cause of environmental degradation.

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Main idea

Which statement reflects Dr. Jane Goodall's point of view on population growth?

• "Urbanization leads to habitat loss, which is the greatest threat to biodiversity."

• "Population growth has led to a decrease in global temperatures."

• "The more people there are, the more resources they consume, especially in the developed world."

• "Renewable energy is the only solution to population growth."

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Point of view

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the relationship between population growth and climate change?

• Population growth contributes to climate change through increased greenhouse gas emissions.

• There is no relationship between population growth and climate change.

• Population growth directly causes climate change.

• Climate change leads to population growth.

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Evidence and inferences

How is the passage structured?

• It presents a problem and then offers multiple solutions.

• It starts with a conclusion and then provides supporting details.

• It is a chronological account of population growth.

• It only discusses the negative impacts of population growth.

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Text structure