Question

Drought is caused by weather patterns, but is worsened by human activities. Choose two most likely reasons the author included the sentence in the passage.

A) to explain the recent surge in China's attention to ecology
B) to establish that industries are responsible for the condition of the Yellow River
C) to establish that the condition of the Yellow River is connected to farming practices
D) to describe the cause of food shortages in areas of China

Answer 1

The sentence is included in the passage to explain the connection between drought and human activities.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence is included in the passage to explain the connection between drought and human activities. It suggests that while drought is caused by weather patterns, human actions can worsen the impact of drought. The passage mentions that one way people can contribute to drought is by cutting down trees, which reduces water vapor in the air and makes droughts more common.

Answer 2

The sentence is most likely included in the passage to establish that the condition of the Yellow River is connected to farming practices and to describe the cause of food shortages in areas of China.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence is most likely included in the passage to establish that the condition of the Yellow River is connected to farming practices and to describe the cause of food shortages in areas of China.