The year is 2186. Since the polar ice caps melted several

decades ago, humans have been struggling to survive on a

planet completely covered by ocean. They subsist only on

seafood and fight over scarce fuel resources to power their

watercrafts. Those who are able to produce fresh water

rule over those who cannot.

How would the author best resolve this situation to create a feeling of

optimism?

O

A. Those who are oppressed share songs and stories to encourage

one another.

B. The less resourceful survivors die out, and the stronger, smarter

ones populate the planet.

O

C. Individuals collaborate to find a way to scientifically return the sea

level to normal.

D. The narrator develops a method of producing fresh water and

becomes the ruler over many.

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Social Studies

Kailee Terrell

21 January, 10:42

The year is 2186. Since the polar ice caps melted several

decades ago, humans have been struggling to survive on a

planet completely covered by ocean. They subsist only on

seafood and fight over scarce fuel resources to power their

watercrafts. Those who are able to produce fresh water

rule over those who cannot.

How would the author best resolve this situation to create a feeling of

optimism?

O

A. Those who are oppressed share songs and stories to encourage

one another.

B. The less resourceful survivors die out, and the stronger, smarter

ones populate the planet.

O

C. Individuals collaborate to find a way to scientifically return the sea

level to normal.

D. The narrator develops a method of producing fresh water and

becomes the ruler over many.

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Answers (1)

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Harper Hebert · Answer 1

D. Even if all other resources are eliminated, humans can survive on seafood and water

Explanation:

The answer choice A can also be valid if it talked more about those who can produce fresh water and what other things people can do that others can not that can make them more superior.