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rising sea levels coastal communities, often the most desirable places to live, face numerous risks from climate change. while rising sea levels contribute to flooding, they can also threaten the quality of drinking water. these floods bring salinized water inland, damaging water purification systems and harming the drinking water of local populations. vulnerable members of a community, such as pregnant people or people with hypertension, are at an increased risk from drinking salinized water. solutions exist and include specialized systems in desalination plants, sea walls, and dikes; however, many of these water utilities are already budget - strained and lack the funds and resources necessary to keep up with the increasing demand of climate change. experts suggest the implementation of smart water systems, or a network of advanced sensors that would raise the alarm when an unhealthy level of salinity is reached, and then a contingency plan that includes a backup water source when necessary. however, a potentially costly solution, flooding in coastal communities, is a nuisance unlikely to improve in the near future. which of the following is an inference that could be made about the effects of climate change? salinity in water from coastal flooding is only harmful to those with compromised immune systems. coastal flooding issues can be solved with a desalination system. coastal flooding is not likely to improve in the near future. coastal water purification systems are already unsafe 29 multiple choice 2 points why breakfast matters weve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. however, what you choose to ingest is just as important. beginning your day with a low - sugar and hearty meal centered around vegetables will provide you with energy and jump - start your metabolism. good for you, fats from foods such as avocados or eggs are always a good idea, as are whole grains in the form of toast or oatmeal. protein is vital and can be found in nuts, nut butters, and lean meats. be careful with smoothies and yogurts, as these breakfast items often hide high amounts of sugar. however, it is noteworthy that some nutritionists suggest that if you must consume something sweet, the best time to do it is first thing in the morning, giving your body the whole day to burn it off. if youre looking to improve your overall well - being, try starting each day with a protein - packed, vegetable and grain - based breakfast. which of the following is a counterargument in the passage? smoothies and yogurts are excellent breakfast options. low sugar breakfasts are best for a healthy lifestyle. some nutritionists suggest consuming sugar first thing in the morning. protein is the most important component of breakfast.

Explanation:

• For the first question:
• The text states that "a potentially costly solution, flooding in coastal communities, is a nuisance unlikely to improve in the near future". This directly supports the inference that coastal flooding is not likely to improve in the near future.
• The option "Salinity in water from coastal flooding is only harmful to those with compromised immune systems" is incorrect as the text mentions vulnerable members like pregnant people or those with hypertension, not just immune - compromised.
• "Coastal flooding issues can be solved with a desalination system" is wrong because the text says many water utilities are budget - strained and lack funds for such solutions.
• "Coastal water purification systems are already unsafe" is not directly stated; the text says floods damage purification systems and harm drinking water, but not that they are already unsafe.
• For the second question:
• The main argument is about having a low - sugar, protein - packed, vegetable and grain - based breakfast.
• "Smoothies and yogurts are excellent breakfast options" is a counterargument as the text warns to be careful with smoothies and yogurts as they often hide high amounts of sugar.
• "Low sugar breakfasts are best for a healthy lifestyle" supports the main argument.
• "Some nutritionists suggest consuming sugar first thing in the morning" is a minor point but not a strong counterargument compared to the smoothie/yogurt option.
• "Protein is the most important component of breakfast" is in line with the main argument.

Answer:

For the first question: Coastal flooding is not likely to improve in the near future.
For the second question: Smoothies and yogurts are excellent breakfast options.