Question

question 3 of 10
which detail from \the city without us\ most clearly shows that nature is
more powerful than it appears?

a. the worthlessness of the money left in bank vaults that remain
intact

b. the hurricanes that frequently pummel u.s. coastal cities

c. the size of the japanese insect that can kill hemlock trees

d. the great size of the trees that grow in the new york botanical
garden

Explanation:

Option C highlights that a small (seemingly insignificant) insect can destroy large hemlock trees, demonstrating nature’s hidden power. Option A relates to human value loss, B describes obvious natural disasters, and D focuses on tree size rather than hidden power. Thus, C best shows nature is more powerful than it appears.

Answer:

C. The size of the Japanese insect that can kill hemlock trees