Question

read the following original passage, lilys research on climate change, and answer the questions.
lily was working on her research paper about climate change. she had two main sources: a scientific report from an environmental journal and a news article. the scientific report focused on the increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and how they contribute to global warming. it provided detailed data and statistics to support the argument that immediate action is needed to reduce emissions. on the other hand, the news article highlighted the economic impact of climate change, including how it affects agriculture and leads to rising food prices. by comparing the two sources, lily was able to present a balanced view in her paper showing both the environmental and economic consequences of climate change. her synthesis of the two perspectives allowed her to craft a more comprehensive argument about the urgency of addressing climate change.
what did the news article emphasize about climate change?
a. the economic impact on agriculture
b. the benefits of reducing emissions
c. the effects of climate change on wildlife
d. the importance of renewable energy
what did lily achieve by synthesizing the two sources?
a. she crafted a more comprehensive argument
b. she criticized the environmental journal for lack of evidence
c. she focused only on economic consequences
d. she disproved the scientific report
effective synthesis involves:
a. finding patterns
b. listing sources
c. copying text
d. quoting extensively
how should sources be integrated in writing?
a. list facts separately
b. copy word for word
c. quote every source
d. blend with transitions
multiple sources should be:

Explanation:

• First Question: The passage states "the news article highlighted the economic impact of climate change, including how it affects agriculture...", so option a is correct.
• Second Question: The text says "Her synthesis of the two perspectives allowed her to craft a more comprehensive argument...", so option a is correct.
• Third Question: Effective synthesis involves finding patterns (not just listing, copying, or over - quoting), so option a is correct.
• Fourth Question: Sources should be blended with transitions (not listed separately, copied word - for - word, or quoted every source), so option d is correct.

Answer:

• First Question: a. The economic impact on agriculture
• Second Question: a. She crafted a more comprehensive argument
• Third Question: a. Finding patterns
• Fourth Question: d. Blend with transitions