Which sentence best summarizes the central idea of the text?

Click the sentence that best supports the idea that increased temperatures may lead to having less land for people to live on.

PART A: How does the author’s inclusion of human activities add to the development of the text?

PART B: Which detail from the passage best supports your answer in Part A?

Read the sentences.

What is the most likely reason the author ended the passage the way she did?

What conclusion can be drawn about how melting ice affects weather patterns? Explain using key evidence from the text to support your answer.