When the forest canopy is removed, the moist
soil is exposed to direct sunlight. This causes it to
dry out. Without the root structures to hold the
soil in place, the dried-out dirt is carried away by
wind and rain. Eventually, what was once a lush
forest becomes a barren desert.
Which statement best describes how the structure enhances a reader's
understanding of the passage?
A. It traces the order of events that led to gradual deforestation of the
Amazon.
B. It appeals to a reader's emotions by creating an image of a lifeless
desert
C. It uses a formal tone to highlight the serious nature of cutting down
trees
D
texamines the connection between cutting down trees and the
environmental outcome.