Question

Use the paragraph to complete the activity.

Forests cover about 31% of the land on Earth. Sadly, that number is decreasing at a rapid rate. Deforestation, which is human-driven and natural loss of trees, is one of the main causes of this depletion. A natural loss of trees might come from a fire, for example, but deforestation done by humans is more common and involves removing trees to make room for something else. This can include clearing land for farming or using the wood from trees for fuel, construction, or manufacturing. Despite these potential economic benefits, deforestation should be stopped because forests are too important for people, animals, and the environment.

Write 3-5 sentences explaining what the key concept of the paragraph is and how the author develops the key concept.

Answer 1

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The key concept of the paragraph is deforestation and its effects on the environment. The author develops this concept by first introducing the fact that forests cover 31% of the land on Earth, but that number is decreasing due to deforestation. The author then explains that deforestation can be caused by both human and natural causes, such as clearing land for farming or using the wood from trees for fuel. Finally, the author emphasizes the importance of stopping deforestation because forests are essential for people, animals, and the environment.

Answer 2

The author's point of view is that the proposed extension of Highway 85 would be bad for the community, specifically downtown businesses, families, and the environment. The author's purpose is to persuade readers to vote against the extension.