Question
Read the speech by the fictional leader of a nonprofit organization in Africa and answer the question.
"Drilling wells is only part of the solution. Without a long-term, reliable way to test well water, we may only delay the suffering of these villages. That is why I am asking you to support the Quality Water First Fund with your donation. Your donation go toward purchasing testing equipment for rural villages. It will also be used to train villagers to monitor water quality."
What data might support the speaker's claim?
A.
Seventy-one percent of the Earth's surface is covered by water.
B.
Seventy percent of water in the world is used for agriculture and irrigation.
C.
Exposure to unsafe drinking water is the leading cause of disease in the Africa.
D.
The average filled container for carrying water in Africa weighs over forty pounds.
"Drilling wells is only part of the solution. Without a long-term, reliable way to test well water, we may only delay the suffering of these villages. That is why I am asking you to support the Quality Water First Fund with your donation. Your donation go toward purchasing testing equipment for rural villages. It will also be used to train villagers to monitor water quality."
What data might support the speaker's claim?
A.
Seventy-one percent of the Earth's surface is covered by water.
B.
Seventy percent of water in the world is used for agriculture and irrigation.
C.
Exposure to unsafe drinking water is the leading cause of disease in the Africa.
D.
The average filled container for carrying water in Africa weighs over forty pounds.
Answers
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C. Exposure to unsafe drinking water is the leading cause of disease in Africa.
This data supports the speaker's claim by highlighting the seriousness of the issue related to water quality. If unsafe drinking water is a leading cause of disease, it underscores the importance of having a reliable way to test well water and maintain its quality, which aligns with the speaker's call for support for the Quality Water First Fund.
This data supports the speaker's claim by highlighting the seriousness of the issue related to water quality. If unsafe drinking water is a leading cause of disease, it underscores the importance of having a reliable way to test well water and maintain its quality, which aligns with the speaker's call for support for the Quality Water First Fund.