Refer to the Newsela article "Climate Change in Hawaii and U.S. Tropical Islands."

Question

Which statement best describes the author's viewpoint in the text?

Responses

Many island communities rely on tourism and local fisheries for income.
Many island communities rely on tourism and local fisheries for income.

Coral reefs are an important habitat for fish and marine organisms.
Coral reefs are an important habitat for fish and marine organisms.

Corals and algae live and thrive in the coral reefs off the coast of Hawaii.
Corals and algae live and thrive in the coral reefs off the coast of Hawaii.

Island communities are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
Island communities are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the author's viewpoint in the text is: Island communities are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

This reflects a broader perspective on the challenges faced by these communities due to climate change, emphasizing their specific vulnerabilities.