Question

Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Water is a basic human need, yet not everyone has access to it. Lack of access to clean water is a global health crisis. Today, 785 million people—1 in 9—lack access to safe water. This means that these people, mostly women and children, must travel far distances to get water, instead of working or going to school or caring for their families.Start Underline Today, 785 million people—1 in 9—lack access to safe water. This means that these people, mostly women and children, must travel far distances to get water, instead of working or going to school or caring for their families. End Underline Helping people gain access to clean, safe water empowers them with more time for school and work and it contributes to improved health for people around the world.

The first two sentences of this paragraph name the key concept. How do the underlined sentences help develop this key concept?

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Responses

They give evidence to support the claim that access to clean water is a global health crisis.
They give evidence to support the claim that access to clean water is a global health crisis.

They give background information on the history of the global water crisis.
They give background information on the history of the global water crisis.

They tell a real-life story of a people living without access to clean water.
They tell a real-life story of a people living without access to clean water.

They offer a possible solution for the global water crisis.

Answer 1

They give evidence to support the claim that access to clean water is a global health crisis. The statistic (785 million people) and the description of impacts (traveling long distances, missing work/school) support the key concept.