Question 355 • Crowley Credit Recovery Algebra II B
Read the passage.Water used to maintain lawns is a terrible misuse of resources. Natural landscaping that can survive on the average rainfall in the area creates an interesting landscape that does not drain municipal water sources. The US Environmental Protection Agency maintains a list of resources to help people design a landscape with plants native to their area. There is a list for each state, and some of the lists even break down the best plants for particular regions of the state.
Answer
A
to explain how people can create an environmentally friendly yard
B
to emphasize the importance of reducing the amount of water used in lawn irrigation
C
to suggest that people should be more aware of how they use natural resources
D
to show how abusing natural resources will lead to a water shortage
Explanation
The passage explains that lawns can waste water and recommends natural landscaping with plants suited to local rainfall. It also points readers to EPA resources for choosing native plants, showing how to create a more environmentally friendly yard. Choice B mentions water conservation, but the passage’s broader purpose is to explain a practical alternative to water-intensive lawns.
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