Question 6. Why does the author mention the burning of fossil fuels in the paragraph?
A) To highlight the benefits of burning fossil fuels for energy.
B) To suggest that burning fossil fuels is the only cause of global warming.
C) To explain the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions.
D) To argue against the use of renewable energy sources.
Question 7. Why does the author include information about the consequences of global warming in the paragraph?
A) To suggest that global warming has no significant impact on society and the environment.
B) To highlight the need for immediate action to address global warming.
C) To argue against the adoption of renewable energy sources.
D) To suggest that rising sea levels are not a significant consequence of global warming.
Question 8. The word "indirect" in the passage is closest in meaning to:
A) Insignificant
B) Secondary
C) Direct
D) Obvious
Question 9. In stating that rising sea levels threaten to inundate coastal communities, the author means that:
A) Rising sea levels will have no impact on coastal communities.
B) Rising sea levels will cause significant economic damage.
C) Rising sea levels will lead to the extinction of certain species.
D) Rising sea levels will cause the displacement of millions of people.