Question

question 9 of 17 read this passage from the city without us by alan weisman: in a future that portends stronger and more - frequent hurricanes striking north americas atlantic coast, ferocious winds will pummel tall, unsteady structures. some will topple, knocking down others. like a gap in the forest when a giant tree falls, new growth will rush in. gradually, the asphalt jungle will give way to a real one. which statement best explains how the structure of the passage supports the authors purpose? a the passage shows the effect of natural forces such as hurricanes to prove that laws protecting the environment are a necessary evil. b the passage identifies how two forces are alike - nature and human creativity - to show how both interact to build human civilization. c the passage shows the effect of natural forces, such as hurricanes, to highlight how nature, over time, will erode artifacts of urban civilization. d the passage traces several events in the order that they will occur to highlight how nature conquers human civilization.

Explanation:

The passage first describes future stronger hurricanes, then how they will affect tall structures in urban areas, and finally how nature will gradually replace the urban environment. It presents a sequence of events to show nature's takeover of human - built civilization.

Answer:

D. The passage traces several events in the order that they will occur to highlight how nature conquers human civilization.