Question

after the flood from scholastic scope

1. in the section “a soaked sponge,” friedman writes, “suddenly, the same features that made asheville such a desirable place to live now threatened to destroy the region.” explain what she means.
2. in what ways did people help each other in the aftermath of helene?

Explanation:

1. Features like geography (e.g., proximity to water, topography) that attracted people to Asheville could have exacerbated flood - related damage during extreme weather events, turning them into threats for the region.
2. People might have provided food, shelter, and emotional support. They could have also helped with cleanup and repair work in the aftermath of Helene.

Answer:

1. Features that made Asheville appealing (like its geography) became threats during floods, causing damage to the region.
2. Provided food, shelter, emotional support, and helped with cleanup and repairs.