Question

NASA measures death of glaciers
in 1850, glacier national Park had 150 living glaciers-that 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 part took a no staff. 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
Which word replacement would create a stronger negative connotation
Replacing the word warmer with hotter
Replacing the word adapt with adjust
Replacing the word nosedive with dip
Replacing the word depleted with destroyed

Answer 1

The word replacement that would create a stronger negative connotation is "Replacing the word depleted with destroyed." "Destroyed" conveys a more severe and irreversible impact compared to "depleted," which suggests a reduction that might still allow for some recovery or restoration.