Question

click to read the passage from beyond the wall: essays from the outside, by edward abbey. then answer the question. which detail best supports the author’s argument that glen canyon would be better off without the dam? a. the glen canyon dam formed lake powell. b. lake powell is really a reservoir. c. the dam was built to generate electricity. d. plant life cannot grow along the shoreline.

Explanation:

To determine which detail supports the argument that Glen Canyon would be better without the dam, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Stating the dam formed Lake Powell is a fact but doesn't show harm to Glen Canyon.
• Option B: Defining Lake Powell as a reservoir is neutral and doesn't support the argument.
• Option C: The dam's purpose (generating electricity) doesn't show a negative impact on Glen Canyon.
• Option D: If plant life can't grow along the shoreline due to the dam, this shows a negative effect of the dam, supporting the idea Glen Canyon would be better without it.

Answer:

D. Plant life cannot grow along the shoreline.