"NASA Measures Death of Glaciers"

Question

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.

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Question
Use the article excerpt to answer the question.

Which word replacement would create a stronger negative connotation?

(1 point)
Responses

replacing the word warmer with hotter
replacing the word warmer with hotter

replacing the word adapt with adjust
replacing the word adapt with adjust

replacing the word depleted with destroyed
replacing the word depleted with destroyed

replacing the word nosedive with dip

Answer 1

The word replacement that would create a stronger negative connotation is:

replacing the word nosedive with dip.

"Nosedive" implies a sudden and significant decline, making it sound much more severe than "dip," which suggests a more minor decrease.