Question

"NASA Measures Death of Glaciers"
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.

Use the article excerpt to answer the question.

Which word replacement would create a stronger negative connotation?

(1 point)

O replacing the word nosedive with dip

replacing the word depleted with destroyed

O replacing the word adapt with adjust

O replacing the word warmer with hotter

Answer 1

replacing the word depleted with destroyed

"Destroyed" carries a much stronger, more negative sense of irreversible loss than "depleted," which only implies reduced quantity.