Question

question 5
what word in paragraph 2 helps the reader to know what prevailed means?
select one:
o recover
o changes
o lost
o damaged
the everglades may look peaceful and quiet, but this ecosystem is always changing. some of these changes are natural because they are caused by weather and other conditions. for example, sometimes during a bad storm, lightning will strike trees or the ground. this can cause a wildfire. many trees and other plants can burn before the fire goes out, and some animals can die or lose their habitat. although a wildfire can cause great change, ecosystems usually do recover. hurricanes can also cause changes in the everglades ecosystem. in 1992, hurricane andrew cut across southern florida. this dangerous storm went right through the middle of the everglades. although most animals prevailed, many trees were damaged by the strong hurricane winds. this meant many animal habitats were lost. slowly, however, the everglades ecosystem began to recover.

Explanation:

In the context of the paragraph, it describes how the Everglades ecosystem experiences changes like those caused by wild - fires and hurricanes. It says that although many trees were damaged and animal habitats were lost, most animals prevailed. The word "prevailed" here implies that the animals survived or overcame the adverse situations (changes). The word "changes" in the paragraph helps set the context of the challenges the ecosystem and its inhabitants face, which makes it clear that "prevailed" means the animals managed to get through these changes.

Answer:

changes