Question

select the text that has a more objective tone. even after the population boom of the mid-nineties, 85 percent of the states water still went to thirsty crops like cotton, alfalfa, citrus, and pecan trees. mild winters offer the opportunity to create an artificial endless summer, as long as we can conjure up water and sustain a chemically induced illusion of topsoil. the balmy winters of southern arizona draw visitors and temporary residents from around the world for travel or adventure. moreover, climate drives agriculture. thanks to a lack of freezing temperatures, crops are planted and harvested all year round. from arizona experience, \farming and ranching\ and from barbara kingsolver, \animal, vegetable, miracle: a year of food life,\ copyright 2007 by harpercollins publishers

Explanation:

The first text uses phrases like "thirsty crops", "artificial endless summer", and "chemically induced illusion" which are more subjective and perhaps even critical or judgmental. The second text simply states facts: "balmy winters... draw visitors", "climate drives agriculture", "crops are planted and harvested all year round". It presents information without adding a personal or emotional slant.

Answer:

The second text ("The balmy winters of Southern Arizona draw visitors and temporary residents from around the world for travel or adventure. Moreover, climate drives agriculture. Thanks to a lack of freezing temperatures, crops are planted and harvested all year round.") has a more objective tone.