Question

I need help with 2 questions

Answer 1

@Adrianna.Gongora

Answer 2

How does the author support his view on the practice of growing grass in California?

by explaining that growing grass uses large amounts of the already overtaxed water supply

by suggesting the use of drip irrigation systems, which use half as much water as traditional sprinklers

by explaining that it is crucial to reduce the city's own water consumption because of the current drought in the area

by stating that water conservation has been ignored too long and efforts to conserve water must begin as soon as possible

Answer 3

The following letter to the editor appeared in the Daily News on October 15, 2005. The author proposes that an alternative type of landscaping be used in the city’s public areas.


To the Editor,

Many of us are unaware of it, but there is a problem growing right under our feet!

The area of California in which we live is dry and arid, and yet we see grass growing in large areas around homes and office buildings. This practice is not only wasting water but is costing the city too much money—money that could be used for other projects.

Grass provides appealing scenery for our community and visitors, but at a high price. It uses large amounts of our already overtaxed water supply. The grassy areas in the downtown district, for example, may be nice to look at. But can we really enjoy them to an extent that justifies the use of approximately 265 million gallons of water per year?

On the other hand, ripping out all the grass may satisfy the true desert enthusiasts and save a great deal of water, but that would make the area look barren. As a solution that will save water while keeping our public areas attractive, we should consider xeriscaping.

What is xeriscaping? It is landscaping that uses plants and shrubs to save water, reduce fertilizer and pesticide use, and reduce landscape maintenance. Xeriscapes consist of native trees, shrubs, perennials, and grasses that are preconditioned to survive in their local environment.

With the right selection of design, plants, mulch, soil maintenance, irrigation, and appropriate usage of grasses, we can efficiently incorporate water conservation.

One key principle to effectively incorporating xeriscaping, as mentioned before, is plant design. If we simply group plants that need the same amount of water, we can water them only when needed. We will not overwater them because they will not be in the same bed as other plants that require more water. Grouping plants also allows us to use drip irrigation systems, which have been proven to use about half the water that traditional sprinklers use.

Xeriscaping can reduce water used for landscaping by 50 to 80 percent. This reduction in water usage can be astonishing when one considers the amount of water our community uses on landscaping—about 265 million gallons per year at a cost of $304,935. If we cut water use in half, we will save 132.5 million gallons of water and $150,000.

The second and best reason for xeriscaping our downtown district is the drought that we are presently experiencing. The need for people to conserve water is crucial. Our city leaders need to set an example by reducing the city's own water consumption.

It is time that our community leaders put into practice the qualities that they hope to instill in their citizens. I propose that members of our city council add xeriscaping to their future landscaping plans as well as areas to that have already been landscaped. Grassy areas are needed only in the park where children play and families have picnics.

Replacing 200 of the 400 acres of grass will also save the city endless hours of mowing, pounds of fertilizer, and approximately $20,000 of maintenance costs per year, on top of the $150,000 saved by reduced water consumption. Surely the city council can spend $170,000 per year on something more useful to our community than grass.

Water conservation has been ignored too long. Efforts to conserve water must begin now.

Answer 4

I'm pretty sure its D
but i always get pellet wrong :/

Answer 5

That's really long cx

Answer 6

I'll read it right now :)

Answer 7

it says it in the last sentence of this thing but i feel its too obvious

Answer 8

I'm going with D right now i guess..

Answer 9

I'm scared lmao!

Answer 10

fluttering pellet i just got it wrong

Answer 11

What is the author’s main point in this letter?

The city council should plant less grass on city land.

The city should use drip irrigation to more efficiently water the grass.

The city council should use the money it saves from xeriscaping on conservation.

The current drought is a dramatic reminder that the city should avoid wasteful water use.

Answer 12

this is based on the same article

Answer 13

It would have be B because that's what was supporting the authors claim. The author is talking about the irrigation system basically the whole time
and for your second question the answer is between B or C

Answer 14

I want you to think about whether it should be B or C and explain why you think it should be and ill let you know which one it is :)

Answer 15

he mentions both, idk :(

Answer 16

@RedoHawk and sorry it took me so long I had t read it twice my house was being loud haha

Answer 17

I'm going with B i guess

Answer 18

its not B, i failed :(

Answer 19

It would have been C because in the article he explains how they should use it the extra money for something else

Answer 20

and don't guess so soon it's something you really need to think about i'll give you the answer but i'm also gonna explain why so you learn :)

Answer 21

do you have anymore questions ? i'd be happy to help :)

Answer 22

just be patient haha :)

Answer 23

so it wasn't ''B'' I'm going for ''C'' now

Answer 24

but that was also wrong :/
could it be D?

Answer 25

Have you tried A ? and it could be A just think which one makes more sense

Answer 26

I mean it could be D *

Answer 27

Just do D

Answer 28

i think its A because less grass = less water usage right? lol