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The rapid increase of human populations has left us battling with
other species for limited resources, and the unmitigated burning of the fossil fuels has now created a blanket of carbon dioxide around the world, which is slowly but surely increasing the average global temperature.
Climate change is one of the most hotly contested environmental debates of our time. Will the west Antarctic ice sheet melt entirely ? Will the Gulf stream ocean current be disrupted? Will be the end of the world as we know it? (Journey to the End of the Earth)
Question: 1
List one way in which the increasing human population is affecting other species.
List one way in which the increasing human population is affecting other species.
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Look for cause-effect relationships — here, more people means more consumption and less space for wildlife.
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Solution and Explanation
The increasing human population is leading to intense competition with other species for limited natural resources, which threatens the survival and habitats of many animal and plant species.
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Question: 2
Choose the correct option that best reflects the tone of the writer in the last line of the extract.
Choose the correct option that best reflects the tone of the writer in the last line of the extract.
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Tone is reflected in the writer’s choice of words — rhetorical questions and future concerns often show anxiety or urgency.
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- happy and excited
- encouraging and optimistic
- anxious and concerned
- spiteful and bitter
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The last line poses serious questions about environmental catastrophe in a dramatic tone, revealing the writer’s concern and anxiety about the uncertain future of the planet.
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Question: 3
Choose the correct option:
'unmitigated burning of fossil fuels' reflects the _______ (avaricious / furious) streak in man's nature.
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'unmitigated burning of fossil fuels' reflects the _______ (avaricious / furious) streak in man's nature.
'unmitigated burning of fossil fuels' reflects the _______ (avaricious / furious) streak in man's nature.
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'Avaricious' means greedy — fitting when human actions show uncontrolled consumption without concern for sustainability.
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The phrase points to mankind’s greedy and unchecked exploitation of natural resources for economic growth and convenience, without regard for long-term consequences — a clear sign of avarice.
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Question: 4
In the above extract, what message is the author giving to mankind?
In the above extract, what message is the author giving to mankind?
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Identify the core idea — here it’s a caution against environmental negligence and a plea for sustainable living.
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The author warns that human actions — especially overpopulation and fossil fuel burning — are leading to global climate instability. The message is a call for awareness, responsibility, and urgent action to protect the planet and ensure survival.
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