What conclusion can we draw from this excerpt:
In the 18 years since Rita, coastal erosion has claimed hundreds of square miles of southern Louisiana. Today, only about 800 people live in Dulac, down from 2,500 in 2000, and the only remaining grocery store is a Dollar Tree.
“All the time I hear from people that they want to leave, because of Dulac’s economy and cost of living,” Parfait said, adding that flood insurance was a major expense for most residents around Louisiana’s low-lying areas. “Even with all my luck, I still struggle, so what about everyone else?”
a
Parfait wants to move to a different community.
b
Communities with Dollar Tree stores have a higher cost of living.
c
Climate disasters can have devastating economic impacts on communities.
d
Communities with lower populations have worse economies.
The conclusion that can be drawn from this excerpt is that climate disasters can have devastating economic impacts on communities.
The conclusion that can be drawn from this excerpt is:
c. Climate disasters can have devastating economic impacts on communities.
The conclusion that can be drawn from this excerpt is:
c) Climate disasters can have devastating economic impacts on communities.
Explanation:
The excerpt mentions that coastal erosion has caused the loss of hundreds of square miles of land in southern Louisiana. This has led to a decline in population, with only 800 people remaining in Dulac compared to 2,500 in 2000. The presence of only a Dollar Tree store indicates limited access to essential goods and services. Moreover, the mention of residents struggling with flood insurance expenses suggests ongoing challenges caused by the impact of climate disasters. Therefore, the excerpt provides evidence that climate disasters can have devastating economic impacts on communities.