Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 5 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage.
"Global warming is already having a serious impact on the world around us. According to NASA, average temperatures have climbed 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit around the world since 1880, with most of the warm-up occurring in the last few decades. Arctic ice is rapidly disappearing, and the loss of habitat is endangering polar bears. Glaciers and mountain snows are rapidly melting."
Evaluating the passage, what supporting evidence is from a trustworthy source?
A)Arctic ice is disappearing
B)Polar bears are endangered
C)NASA reports a climb in worldwide average temperatures
D)Mountain snow is melting

Question

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 5 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage. ​
"Global warming is already having a serious impact on the world around us. According to NASA, average temperatures have climbed 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit around the world since 1880, with most of the warm-up occurring in the last few decades. Arctic ice is rapidly disappearing, and the loss of habitat is endangering polar bears. Glaciers and mountain snows are rapidly melting."
Evaluating the passage, what supporting evidence is from a trustworthy source?
A)Arctic ice is disappearing
B)Polar bears are endangered
C)NASA reports a climb in worldwide average temperatures
D)Mountain snow is melting

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

NASA, being a reputable and authoritative organization in the field of science and research, provides a credible source of information regarding climate change and its impacts, such as the reported increase in average temperatures worldwide.

Directions: Apply the Knowledge You Have Gained from Chapter 5