Question

organizing explanatory text quick check
match each essay topic to the correct informational text structure. (2 points)
cause and effect to show how a new infrastructure impacts local ecosystems
compare and contrast to examine similarities between two types of building materials
description to outline the process of conducting an environmental impact study
problem and solution to present the conflicts created by building a new superhighway

Explanation:

• "to show how a new infrastructure impacts local ecosystems" follows cause - and - effect as it explores the results of infrastructure on ecosystems.
• "to examine similarities between two types of building materials" is compare and contrast since it looks at likenesses of materials.
• "to outline the process of conducting an environmental impact study" is description as it details a process.
• "to present the conflicts created by building a new superhighway" is problem and solution as it presents issues (conflicts) but could potentially lead to solutions.

Answer:

• cause and effect: to show how a new infrastructure impacts local ecosystems
• compare and contrast: to examine similarities between two types of building materials
• description: to outline the process of conducting an environmental impact study
• problem and solution: to present the conflicts created by building a new superhighway