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Question 1
What is the author’s claim in the “Promise of Water is Not Cheap” section of the text?
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Question 2
Which of the following details from the article provides evidence to support the claim from question 1? Select ALL that apply.
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Question 3
How does the author present evidence using reasoned judgment to support the claim in this section of the article?
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Sample Answer: The author’s claim about desalination is that it is expensive and has potential environmental risks. To support the idea that desalination is expensive, the author states the cost per acre-foot ($2,257) and then explains the importance of this amount by stating that it is double the cost of another alternative and will only serve 7% of the people. The author goes on to state that there are environmental risks and cites the criticism of conservation groups. The author’s use of evidence and reasoning allows him to make a strong and powerful claim about the negative impacts of desalination.