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Question 18: A. of which suffered from decades of environmental degradation B. which has been suffering from decades of environmental degradation C. which has suffered from decades of environmental degradation D. that has been suffering from decades of environmental degradation Question 19: A. which we become better equipped to make positive changes B. that we are becoming better equipped to make positive changes C. the better equipped we become to make positive changes D. having better equipped we become to make positive changes Question 20: A. Communities worldwide increasingly eco-friendly practices embracing are B. Communities worldwide increasingly embraces eco-friendly practices C. Communities worldwide are increase embracing eco-friendly practices D. Communities worldwide are increasingly embracing eco-friendly practices Question 21: A. The path to environmental sustainability requires dedication, innovation, and collaboration B. Environmental sustainability path requires but dedication and innovation C. The environmental path requires dedication therefore innovation with collaboration D. Path of environment sustainability needs dedication also innovation also collaboration Question 22: A. we can create a ripple effect transformed our relationship with the environment B. we can create a ripple effect which transforms our relationship with the environment C. we can create a ripple effect being transformed our relationship with the environment D. we can create a ripple effect transforming our relationship with the environment Read the following passage about Understanding Earth's Silent Signals and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30. Nature communicates with us through subtle yet profound signals that often go unnoticed in our fast- paced world. From the gentle swaying of trees before a storm to the unusual behavior of animals preceding natural disasters, these silent messages serve as nature's early warning system. Scientists have long observed how certain species of birds become unusually quiet before earthquakes, while others migrate earlier than usual when severe weather approaches. These remarkable phenomena demonstrate the intricate connection between wildlife and environmental changes. The Earth itself provides numerous indicators of impending changes. For instance, the appearance of sun dogs—bright spots on either side of the sun—often predicts incoming precipitation or atmospheric disturbances. Similarly, the formation of specific cloud patterns can forecast weather conditions hours or