Question

question 7 of 10
read this excerpt from alan weismans \the city without us\:
\when this pump facility shuts down,\ says paul schuber,
\in half an hour water reaches a level where trains cant
pass anymore.\
which claim does the excerpt most clearly support?

a. natural disasters will ultimately lead to humanitys downfall.

b. without humanitys presence, new york city would quickly
deteriorate.

c. cities provide ecosystems just like forests and deserts.

d. the human impact on the environment is permanent.

Explanation:

The excerpt describes a pump facility shutting down (a result of no human operation) leading to water levels disabling trains in 30 minutes, which directly supports the idea that NYC deteriorates rapidly without human presence. Options A (humanity's downfall from disasters), C (cities as ecosystems), and D (permanent human impact) are not addressed in the excerpt.

Answer:

B. Without humanity's presence, New York City would quickly deteriorate.