Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.(1 point)
Australia is battling water and air pollution caused mainly by
Choose
1.
nuclear power.
2.
mining.
3.
pesticides.
4.
oil spills.
To complete the sentence, we need to select the correct option from the drop-down menu. The sentence mentions that Australia is battling water and air pollution caused mainly by. The options in the drop-down menu are:
1. nuclear power.
2. mining.
3. pesticides.
4. oil spills.
Since the sentence is talking about pollution in general in Australia, we can eliminate the option of nuclear power as it is not mentioned as a significant cause of pollution in this context. Similarly, pesticides are specific to agricultural practices and may not be the main cause of water and air pollution in Australia as a whole.
Mining is a known source of pollution due to the extraction of minerals and can cause contamination of water and air in surrounding areas. However, oil spills can also have a significant impact on water pollution, especially in coastal regions.
Considering these factors, the most suitable option to complete the sentence would be:
2. mining.
2. mining.
Why are rising sea levels a concern in Australia and New Zealand?
(1 point)
Responses
High tides and storm surges may damage property in coastal areas.
High tides and storm surges may damage property in coastal areas.
Australia and New Zealand may disappear completely if sea levels continue to rise.
Australia and New Zealand may disappear completely if sea levels continue to rise.
Rising sea levels are changing the climate of Australia and New Zealand.
Rising sea levels are changing the climate of Australia and New Zealand.
Storm surges are washing away land needed for subsistence farming.