Question

Use the article"nasa measures death of glaciers" excerpt to answer the question.

Which word replacement would create a stronger negative connotation?

(1 point)
Responses

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

replacing the word depleted with destroyed
replacing the word depleted with destroyed

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

replacing the word adapt with adjust

Answer 1

To create a stronger negative connotation, replacing the word "depleted" with "destroyed" would be the best option. "Destroyed" carries a much stronger sense of loss and permanence compared to "depleted," which can suggest reduction but not necessarily total loss.