Question

Read the passage from a letter that President Jimmy Carter wrote to Congress in 1977.

This message brings together a great variety of programs. It deals not only with ways to preserve the wilderness, wildlife, and natural and historical resources which are a beautiful and valued part of America's national heritage: it deals also with the effects of pollution, toxic chemicals, and the damage caused by the demand for energy. Each of these concerns, in its own way, affects the environment; and together they underscore the importance of environmental protection in all our lives.

Which statement best describes the overall claim?

The wilderness and the rest of nature contain beauty and value for all Americans.
Pollution and the amount of energy people use have negative effects on the environment.
Americans have many concerns about the environment and how it is being affected.
Protecting the environment is essential for maintaining Americans’ quality of life.

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Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The statement which best describes the overall claim is:

D. Protecting the environment is essential for maintaining Americans' quality of life.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the passage from President Carter's letter, there should be concern over how the environment is being affected by pollution as well as programs that help deal with that problem and help preserve nature. The reason for that concern is that the way the environment is affected reflects back on the quality of life of all the American people. Environmental protection means our own protection as well. With that in mind, we can choose letter D as the best option: Protecting the environment is essential for maintaining Americans' quality of life.