Title [C11.U5] TEST 2 HS.docx ✅

B. The Amazon rainforest’s role in agriculture C. How animals adapt to deforestation D. New methods of cattle ranching Question 30: The word "accelerated" in the passage is closest in meaning to ______. A. decreased B. increased C. stabilized D. reversed Question 31: According to the passage, why is the Amazon rainforest important for the Earth's climate? A. It produces more oxygen than any other ecosystem B. It absorbs carbon dioxide and regulates the climate C. It stores water that flows into oceans D. It provides land for agriculture Question 32: The word "they" in the passage refers to ______. A. rainforest B. deforestation C. trees D. atmosphere Question 33: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an effect of Amazon deforestation? A. Loss of habitat for many species B. Increase in global carbon emissions C. Improvement in water availability D. Threats to indigenous communities Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 34 to 40. Global warming may seem like a distant threat, but it affects our daily lives in surprising ways. While many are aware of the melting polar ice caps and rising sea levels, fewer people realize how global warming is influencing their immediate surroundings and lifestyle choices. One of the first impacts of global warming is on weather patterns. In recent years, summers have become hotter, with record-breaking temperatures being reported around the world. This increase in heat isn’t just uncomfortable; it’s dangerous. Extreme heatwaves are more frequent and intense, leading to higher cases of heat-related illnesses and dehydration. People now have to adapt by installing air conditioning, increasing their energy use and, ironically, contributing further to global warming. In addition to weather changes, global warming is influencing the food we eat. Warmer temperatures affect crop yields, with many staple crops like wheat and rice experiencing reduced production due to unpredictable weather conditions. As a result, food prices rise, and food security becomes a pressing issue. Farmers are being forced to use more water and chemicals to protect their crops, which has additional environmental consequences. Global warming also impacts wildlife, even in urban areas. Rising temperatures and habitat loss force animals to move, often bringing them into human spaces. For instance, as forests dry up, animals like bears and deer wander into towns in search of food and water, creating unexpected encounters between humans and wildlife. Ultimately, global warming is much closer to home than we might think. From the food on our plates to the wildlife in our neighborhoods, the effects of global warming are real and require immediate action. Each of us has a role in mitigating these changes, whether by reducing energy consumption, supporting sustainable farming, or spreading awareness of the everyday impacts of climate change. Reference: science.nasa.gov Question 34: What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain the effects of global warming on distant areas B. To highlight the daily impacts of global warming C. To discuss various solutions for global warming D. To describe the melting process of polar ice caps Question 35: The word "impacts" in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.