▶ Your Answer : According to the reading, the Everglades and its ecosystem are destroyed permanently. However, the lecturer argues that it is not true. First, the reading says that water pollutions, especially chemicals, from nearby agricultural facilities endanger the Everglades. Released chemicals lead to decline in oxygen level and destroyed ecosystem. On the other hand, the lecturer contends that chemical level has been declined. Government regulate the use of chemicals in fertilizer and significant harmful substances. Next, the reading claims that soil lost is severe. Everglades are now dry and barren because of drainage. Scientist predicts that the land could be vanished within 25 years. In contrast, the lecturer asserts that this is a hasty judgement. Because people have already restored soil in Everglades. What is more, project for soil restoration is implemented and Everglades returns to original conditions. Finally, according to the reading, Human development threatens wildlife. It appropriated the huge amount of habitats of wild animals. For example, Florida panther is expected to disappear completely in the near future. However, the lecturer contradicts this statement, supporting that government makes an effort to support wildlifes with habitats. Government converted the land planning and decided to make marsh wetlands. It means that the florida panther has a chance to survive. |