Question

in the following sentence, maya interpreted the word cascade to mean \a flowing or falling in large amounts.\ after the dam broke, a cascade of water rushed into the valley, flooding the fields. which dictionary entry best verifies mayas understanding of the word cascade? a. a steep, narrow waterfall b. a decorative arrangement of flowers or hair that flows downward c. to arrange in a series or sequence d. to fall, pour, or rush in large amounts

Explanation:

Maya interpreted "cascade" as a flowing or falling in large amounts. Option D, "to fall, pour, or rush in large amounts", best matches her understanding as it describes the water rushing into the valley after the dam broke in the given sentence.

Answer:

D. to fall, pour, or rush in large amounts