Question

"NASA Measures Death of Glaciers"
by Catherine Woods
Use the article excerpt to answer the question.

Which word replacement would create a stronger negative connotation?

(1 point)
Responses

replacing the word nosedive with dip
replacing the word nosedive with dip

replacing the word adapt with adjust
replacing the word adapt with adjust

replacing the word warmer with hotter
replacing the word warmer with hotter

replacing the word depleted with destroyed

Answer 1

The strongest negative connotation would be created by:

**replacing the word depleted with destroyed**

This change intensifies the negative impact, suggesting complete loss rather than just a reduction.