Question

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

Explanation:

• "to examine similarities between two types of building materials" involves looking at likenesses and differences, so it's compare - and - contrast.
• "to outline the process of conducting an environmental impact study" describes a sequence of steps, which is a form of description.
• "to present the conflicts created by building a new superhighway" shows the results (conflicts) of an action (building a superhighway), so it's cause - and - effect.
• "to show how a new infrastructure impacts local ecosystems" also shows the results (impact on ecosystems) of an action (new infrastructure), so it's cause - and - effect.

Answer:

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