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3) What can be inferred about the future of Alaska's glaciers?
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A. It is anticipated that the average global temperature will experience a decrease of 4 to 7 °C by the year 2100.. The increase in global temperatures is likely to continue accelerating the diminishing of Alaska's glaciers.B
The retreat of Alaska's glaciers is expected to slow down significantly in the coming years.
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D. The rate of ice disappearance from Alaskan glaciers is expected to decrease in the near future.
4) The word "spruce" in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to
A. a small insect that damages trees.
B. the process of rapidly growing and reproducing.C. the act of improving or tidying up something.
D. a kind of plant commonly found in Alaska's forests.
5) Which of the following statements is probably NOT supported by the information in the paragraph?in Alaska are at risk of relocation and potential destruction due to storms.
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A. Coastal communities B. Roads and utility poles are collapsing due to the warming and softening of the ground.
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C. The thawing permafrost is causing problems for people living in Alaska.beach erosion during violent storms.
D. The melting permafrost is preventing
6) What is the impact of increasing temperatures on the spruce-bark beetles in Alaska's forests, as mentioned in the passage?
A. Spruce-bark beetles do not cause any damage to trees in the forests of Alaska.
B. The spruce-bark beetles are decreasing in numbers due to warmer winter temperatures.
C. Warmer temperatures have no effect on the reproduction of spruce-bark beetles.
D. The increase in temperatures is accelerating the reproduction of spruce-bark beetles.
7) How many problems facing Alaska are mentioned in the reading passage?
A. Four
B. One
C. Three
D. Two
8) What is the main idea of the passage?A. The decline of trees in Alaska
B. The presence of magnificent glaciers in Alaska
C. The impact of increasing temperatures on Alaska D. The effect of thawing permafrost on Alaska's coastlines
