Question

a lecturer is preparing a speech on desalination. read the piece of information in each row, then select the section where it fits best.
sections
method purposes opposition
desalination is used to create water that is suitable for irrigation or human consumption.
some environmental groups do not support desalination because they claim it has a heavy carbon footprint.
desalination converts salt water into freshwater by removing dissolved salts, excessive minerals, and other impurities.
our concern is centered around how desalination will harm marine life, said marine life activist grace chong.

Explanation:

1. "Desalination is used to create water that is suitable for irrigation or human consumption." describes what desalination is for, so it fits in Purposes.
2. "Some environmental groups do not support desalination because they claim it has a heavy carbon footprint." shows opposition to desalination, so it fits in Opposition.
3. "Desalination converts salt water into freshwater by removing dissolved salts, excessive minerals, and other impurities." explains the process of desalination, so it fits in Method.
4. "Our concern is centered around how desalination will harm marine life, said marine life activist Grace Chong." shows opposition to desalination, so it fits in Opposition.

Answer:

1. Purposes
2. Opposition
3. Method
4. Opposition