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Water has had a significant role in human evolution because it
Water has had a significant role in human evolution because it
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Contrary to popular belief, the relationship between water and humanity has been
Contrary to popular belief, the relationship between water and humanity has been
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Floods in faraway places can have an immediate effect on the whole world because
Floods in faraway places can have an immediate effect on the whole world because
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Which of the following headings is the most suitable for paragraph D?
Which of the following headings is the most suitable for paragraph D?
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According to the writer, what is the author's view on people's reaction to environmental changes?
According to the writer, what is the author's view on people's reaction to environmental changes?
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True or False: Humanity's connection with water has always been fraught.
True or False: Humanity's connection with water has always been fraught.
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True or False: As the seasons change, the disaster moves from one continent to another.
True or False: As the seasons change, the disaster moves from one continent to another.
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True or False: Water has always had a positive impact on humanity's survival and development?
True or False: Water has always had a positive impact on humanity's survival and development?
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True or False: Floods and droughts have always been a part of human history?
True or False: Floods and droughts have always been a part of human history?
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True or False: The author suggests that floods in faraway places have no effect on the whole world?
True or False: The author suggests that floods in faraway places have no effect on the whole world?
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True or False: The author believes that people should not be surprised by the news of environmental changes.
True or False: The author believes that people should not be surprised by the news of environmental changes.
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True or False: The author argues that people will have to adapt to climate changes rather than harm the environment.
True or False: The author argues that people will have to adapt to climate changes rather than harm the environment.
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True or False: The disaster caused by climate changes will move from one continent to another quickly.
True or False: The disaster caused by climate changes will move from one continent to another quickly.
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Contrary to popular belief, the relationship between water and humanity has been ______
Contrary to popular belief, the relationship between water and humanity has been ______
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Fields that used to be green and full of life are now ______
Fields that used to be green and full of life are now ______
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In 2002, floods in several parts of Europe caused a lot of damage that cost billions of euros to ______.
In 2002, floods in several parts of Europe caused a lot of damage that cost billions of euros to ______.
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The costly short-term solution is to build better and more sophisticated flood ______ along rivers.
The costly short-term solution is to build better and more sophisticated flood ______ along rivers.
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Tree planting in highland areas, not just in Europe, but also in locations like the Himalayas, to safeguard people living in low-lying areas like the Ganges Delta, is a less expensive and more appealing ______.
Tree planting in highland areas, not just in Europe, but also in locations like the Himalayas, to safeguard people living in low-lying areas like the Ganges Delta, is a less expensive and more appealing ______.
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According to projections, two-thirds of the world's population would be without fresh ______ by 2025.
According to projections, two-thirds of the world's population would be without fresh ______ by 2025.
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As the polar ice caps melt, coastal regions and some low-lying islands will almost certainly be drowned by the ______.
As the polar ice caps melt, coastal regions and some low-lying islands will almost certainly be drowned by the ______.
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According to the first passage, what role has water played in human evolution?
According to the first passage, what role has water played in human evolution?
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What is the author's view on people's reaction to environmental changes?
What is the author's view on people's reaction to environmental changes?
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True or False: Half of the world's population will lack access to clean water in the year 2025.
True or False: Half of the world's population will lack access to clean water in the year 2025.
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Which of the following headings is the most suitable for paragraph B?
Which of the following headings is the most suitable for paragraph B?
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True or False: The author believes that people should not be surprised by the news of environmental changes.
True or False: The author believes that people should not be surprised by the news of environmental changes.
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True or False: The author suggests that less than half of the world's population will lack access to clean water by 2025.
True or False: The author suggests that less than half of the world's population will lack access to clean water by 2025.
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True or False: Floods and droughts have always been a part of human history?
True or False: Floods and droughts have always been a part of human history?
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What are some of the benefits of water mentioned in the passage?
What are some of the benefits of water mentioned in the passage?
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What is the author's view on humanity's connection with water?
What is the author's view on humanity's connection with water?
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What are some of the effects of floods and droughts mentioned in the passage?
What are some of the effects of floods and droughts mentioned in the passage?
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What are some of the environmental consequences mentioned in the text?
What are some of the environmental consequences mentioned in the text?
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What are some of the proposed solutions to address the environmental challenges?
What are some of the proposed solutions to address the environmental challenges?
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What is the author's perspective on the pessimism surrounding environmental changes?
What is the author's perspective on the pessimism surrounding environmental changes?
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What is the potential impact of climate changes on tourism?
What is the potential impact of climate changes on tourism?
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