Read these two sentences.

Some people believe that droughts are the fault of

nature, which we can't control. These people say that

Earth has always experienced water shortages and that we do not need to worry about the

issue.

How does the author of "A Dire Shortage of Water" reveal a point of view that differs from

the statement above?

A

B

C

She mentions recent scientific discoveries about ocean temperatures, global climate,

and drought.

She refers to historical records of droughts in the western part of the United States.

She explains that ocean temperatures cause drought, but human settlements make the

problem worse.

She reports that the rate of water flow in the Colorado River Basin has decreased to

about one-third of its original rate.

D

This question refers to the text "A Dire Shortage of Water." In this text, the author explains the reasons why drought is an important problem, as well as the things that we can do to improve such a situation. She also talks about the causes, and while she acknowledges that ocean temperatures can play a role, she also states that humans are partly responsible for this:

"Although ocean temperatures may be an important factor in starting a drought, people are making the problem of water shortages much worse."