Question

heat waves are uncomfortable for everyone, but for infants and young children, the elderly, and people who are already sick, they can be especially dangerous. extreme heat can cause illnesses such as heat cramps, heat stroke, and even death. a 2003 heat wave in europe caused about 50,000 deaths, and a 1995 heat wave in chicago caused more than 600 deaths. in fact, heat waves cause more deaths in the united states every year than hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined. how does this excerpt fit into the overall structure of the passage? it contrasts the effects of heat waves in europe and in chicago. it claims that heat waves are the main cause of death worldwide. it shows the various effects of heat waves on people and the planet. it lists all the illnesses caused by heat waves around the world

Explanation:

The excerpt lists the dangerous effects of heat - waves on vulnerable groups like infants, the elderly, and the sick, and provides examples of heat - wave related deaths in Europe and Chicago. It emphasizes the severity of heat - waves in terms of human impact, not contrasting Europe and Chicago specifically, not claiming heat - waves are the main cause of death worldwide, and not showing effects on the planet. It also doesn't list all heat - wave related illnesses.

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