Question

question 5 of 5
what example does alan weisman give at the beginning of the chapter to contrast the power of humans with the power of nature?

a. the korean war

b. the construction of the great pyramids of giza

c. the depletion of the oceans fish

d. the events of september 11, 2001

Explanation:

In Alan Weisman's work (e.g., The World Without Us), he uses the 9/11 attacks to contrast human destruction (the collapse of the Twin Towers due to human actions) with nature's resilience (how vegetation and wildlife reclaimed the site afterward), highlighting the power dynamic between humans and nature.

Answer:

D. The events of September 11, 2001