Question

question 17 of 20
read the back cover description of a book:
the first half of a billion footprints paints a disturbing
picture of how the planet suffers from human activity, from
increasing carbon dioxide in the air to dying populations of
fish. the second half describes ways people can change
their behavior to help save earth.
how might the author convey the same information using a cause-and-effect
structure?
a. by arguing with the common justifications people have for actions
that hurt the planet
b. by listing the exact ways in which peoples everyday actions have
an environmental impact
c. by describing the journal of a single piece of trash as it pollutes
the sea, land, and air
d. by coming up with solutions to climate change that people can
support with donations

Explanation:

A cause - and - effect structure shows how one thing (cause) leads to another (effect). Option A is about arguing with justifications, not cause - effect. Option B lists how people's daily actions (causes) impact the environment (effects), which fits the cause - effect structure. Option C is a narrative about a piece of trash, not a clear cause - effect of human actions on the planet. Option D is about solutions via donations, not cause - effect.

Answer:

B. By listing the exact ways in which people's everyday actions have an environmental impact