by Catherine Woods
In 1850, Glacier National Park had 150 living glaciers — that’s six times more than it has now. Since at least that time, glaciers there have been declining. But 50 years ago, the rate of decline jumped and the number of glaciers in the park took a nosedive. The situation has become increasingly bleak with time. The snow is melting faster, forcing bears and birds to adapt to new food patterns. Less snow through July and August means warmer waters, which hurts endangered species like the bull trout and the meltwater stonefly. The hotter climate means less water in the forest, which can lead to an increase in the number of fires and a depleted water supply.
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Which word replacement would create a stronger negative connotation?
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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
replacing the word depleted with destroyed
replacing the word nosedive with dip
replacing the word nosedive with dip
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The word replacement that would create a stronger negative connotation is replacing the word depleted with destroyed.
The term "destroyed" conveys a much more severe and irreversible loss compared to "depleted," which implies a reduction but not necessarily total loss.
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