Question

"NASA Measures Death of Glaciers"
by Catherine Woods

Which word replacement would create a stronger negative connotation?

(1 point)
Responses

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

The word replacement that would create a stronger negative connotation is:

**replacing the word depleted with destroyed**

"Destroyed" conveys a much more severe and irreversible loss compared to "depleted."