Question

9.4.3 test (cst): wrap-up: the influence of science and technology
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into the atmosphere. whatever the roots didnt take settled
into the islands water table. in places, it surfaced in lakes
and marshes, with the excess draining off to the ocean via
those 40 streams—which now lie trapped beneath
concrete and asphalt.
what does weismans word choice most clearly suggest about his feelings on
manhattans ecology?
a. he describes the city as \concrete,\ \asphalt,\ and \trapped\ to
criticize the eradication of manhattans natural landscape.

b. he uses the word \siphoned\ to describe the process by which the
vegetation absorbed the rainwater.

c. he expresses regret that 40 of the citys streams lie trapped
beneath the surface.

d. he uses the words \drank\ and \exhaled\ to attribute human
characteristics to the trees and grasses.

Explanation:

Weisman’s word choice of "concrete," "asphalt," and "trapped" frames human infrastructure as suppressing Manhattan’s natural water systems (streams, water table). These terms convey a critical tone toward how urban development has replaced the natural landscape, aligning with the question’s focus on his feelings about the ecology. Options B, C, and D either describe neutral processes or specific details without capturing the broader critical stance on the ecology.

Answer:

A. He describes the city as "concrete," "asphalt," and "trapped" to criticize the eradication of Manhattan's natural landscape.