Exploring the Impact of Environmental Damage on Communities
How does environmental damage affect an entire community?
Which detail best supports the idea that environmental damage can affect an entire community?
A. "Acid had so decomposed the body of one of the three victims that his remains came out in pieces in the sewer that drained into a nearby bayou." (Paragraph 4)
B. "As a result of the things he suffered, saw, and was ordered to do as a pipefitter in the petrochemical plant, Sherman became an ardent environmentalist." (Paragraph 12)
C. "A Calcasieu Advisory Task Force met to discuss the surrounding waterways, to describe them as 'impaired', and to consider issuing a seafood advisory, warning people to limit their consumption of local fish." (Paragraph 22)
D. "Burton Coliseum, the largest public meeting place in Lake Charles at the time, was filled with about a thousand angry fishermen and others in the fish industry." (Paragraph 27)
Answer:
C
The question asks which detail best describes how a whole community is affected, and the choice C makes the most sense. When environmental damage occurs, such as water pollution that affects local fish populations, it can have a ripple effect on the entire community.
Paragraph 22 highlights the community's response to environmental issues and the steps taken to address the damage that has impacted the local ecosystem and the residents who rely on it for food and livelihood. The consideration of issuing a seafood advisory demonstrates the extent of the impact and the need for community-wide awareness and action to mitigate these consequences.By recognizing the interconnectedness of environmental damage and community well-being, individuals can work together to protect their surroundings and ensure a healthier future for all.