Question

Two devastating earthquakes struck Japan in 2016, leaving many in Japan's southern region with no gas, electricity, and water. Fortunately, many have also offered their help with rescue efforts and provided people with more than 100,000 temporary shelters.

What does the term devastating denote in the sentence?
A.
very powerful
B.
severely shocking
C.
very destructive
D.
extremely impressive

Answer 1

In the context of the sentence, the term "devastating" denotes:

C. very destructive

The use of "devastating" refers to the severe damage and destruction caused by the earthquakes.