Question

wednesday
passage:
urban gardens have become increasingly popular in cities around the world as a way to promote sustainability and improve food security. these gardens, often located on rooftops,
basements, or community lots, provide fresh produce to urban residents who may not have
access to grocery stores. additionally, urban gardens help reduce the urban heat island
effect by cooling the surrounding area and improving air quality. they also foster
community engagement, as people come together to plant, maintain, and harvest the
gardens. however, challenges such as limited space, soil contamination, and access to
water can hinder the development of urban gardening projects. addressing these
challenges is essential for maximizing the benefits of urban gardens.

question 1:
which detail from the text supports the idea that urban gardens contribute to sustainability?
a) they are often located on rooftops and balconies.
b) they help reduce the urban heat island effect and improve air quality
c) they provide access to grocery stores.
d) they require extensive maintenance and care

question 2:
how does the authors choice of the phrase \urban heat island effect\ contribute to the
overall message of the passage?
a) it highlights a negative consequence of urban living.
b) it emphasizes the potential for urban gardens to create cooling environments.
c) it shows that urban gardens are ineffective against climate change.
d) it suggests that all plants thrive in urban areas.

Explanation:

For the first question:

• Sustainability involves environmental - friendly actions. Reducing the urban heat island effect (which is an environmental issue) and improving air quality (also environmental) contribute to a more sustainable urban environment.
• Option A just mentions location, Option C is about access to grocery stores (more about food access rather than direct sustainability in an environmental sense), and Option D is about maintenance (not directly related to sustainability in the context of environmental impact).

For the second question:

• The "urban heat - island effect" is a negative consequence of urban living (cities being warmer due to human - made structures). By stating that urban gardens help reduce it, it emphasizes the potential of urban gardens to create a cooling (more comfortable and environmentally - friendly) environment.
• Option A only highlights the negative (the effect itself), Option C is incorrect as the passage implies urban gardens are effective against this (a part of climate - related urban issues), and Option D is an over - generalization.

Answer:

Question 1: B. They help reduce the urban heat island effect and improve air quality
Question 2: B. It emphasizes the potential for urban gardens to create cooling environments.