Read the following passage and answer the question below. Glaciers, massive bodies of ice formed over thousands of years, are melting at an accelerating rate due to rising global temperatures, posing serious consequences for both local ecosystems and the wider world. Many communities around the globe depend on glacial meltwater for drinking water, agriculture, and hydroelectric power, particularly during dry seasons when other water sources are scarce. As glaciers shrink, these communities face growing uncertainty about their long-term water supply. Beyond regional impacts, the melting of large ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica contributes significantly to global sea level rise, threatening coastal cities and low-lying island nations with increased flooding and erosion. Scientists use satellite measurements and on-the-ground observations to track glacier retreat, and the data consistently shows accelerating ice loss across most of the world's glaciated regions. Addressing glacier melt is closely tied to broader efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, since the rate of melting is directly influenced by global temperature trends. Question: What is the passage primarily about?
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This Medium Reading Comprehension MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Read the following passage and answer the question below. Glaciers, massive bodies of ice formed over thousands of years, are melting at an accelerating rate due to rising global temperatures, posing serious consequences for both local ecosystems and the wider world. Many communities around the globe depend on glacial meltwater for drinking water, agriculture, and hydroelectric power, particularly during dry seasons when other water sources are scarce. As glaciers shrink, these communities face growing uncertainty about their long-term water supply. Beyond regional impacts, the melting of large ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica contributes significantly to global sea level rise, threatening coastal cities and low-lying island nations with increased flooding and erosion. Scientists use satellite measurements and on-the-ground observations to track glacier retreat, and the data consistently shows accelerating ice loss across most of the world's glaciated regions. Addressing glacier melt is closely tied to broader efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, since the rate of melting is directly influenced by global temperature trends. Question: What is the passage primarily about?”
The accepted answer is D. The accelerating melting of glaciers and its consequences for water supply and sea levels. Read the following passage and answer the question below Glaciers massive bodies of ice formed over thousands of years are melting at an accelerating rate due to rising global temperatures posing serious consequences for both local ecosystems and the wider world Many communities around the globe depend on glacial meltwater for drinking water agriculture and hydroelectric power particularly during dry seasons when other water sources are scarce As glaciers shrink these communities face growing uncertainty about their long-term water supply Beyond regional impacts the melting of large ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica contributes significantly to global sea level rise threatening coastal cities and low-lying island nations with increased flooding and erosion Scientists use satellite measurements and on-the-ground observations to.
- A. The design of hydroelectric dams
Why not A: “The design of hydroelectric dams” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. The accelerating melting of glaciers and its consequences for water supply and sea levels. Read the following passage and answer the question below Glaciers massive bodies of ice formed over thousands of years are melting at an accelerating rate due to rising global temp
- B. The formation of icebergs
Why not B: “The formation of icebergs” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. The accelerating melting of glaciers and its consequences for water supply and sea levels. Read the following passage and answer the question below Glaciers massive bodies of ice formed over thousands of years are melting at an accelerating rate due to rising global temp
- C. The discovery of Antarctica
Why not C: “The discovery of Antarctica” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. The accelerating melting of glaciers and its consequences for water supply and sea levels. Read the following passage and answer the question below Glaciers massive bodies of ice formed over thousands of years are melting at an accelerating rate due to rising global temp
- D. The accelerating melting of glaciers and its consequences for water supply and sea levels ✓
Correct answer
D. The accelerating melting of glaciers and its consequences for water supply and sea levels
Explanation
Read the following passage and answer the question below Glaciers massive bodies of ice formed over thousands of years are melting at an accelerating rate due to rising global temperatures posing serious consequences for both local ecosystems and the wider world Many communities around the globe depend on glacial meltwater for drinking water agriculture and hydroelectric power particularly during dry seasons when other water sources are scarce As glaciers shrink these communities face growing uncertainty about their long-term water supply Beyond regional impacts the melting of large ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica contributes significantly to global sea level rise threatening coastal cities and low-lying island nations with increased flooding and erosion Scientists use satellite mea...
Source: Reading Comprehension Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
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