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Read the following passage and answer the questions.
Avocados have become so ⓐ popular, in fact, that they have been given the name
“green gold” due to their status as a cash crop. Unfortunately, however, a host of
ecological problems have been brought about by the growing ⓑ demand for avocados.
The production of this popular fruit has various types of ⓒ negative consequences that
are worth considering. For example, did you know that it takes an average of 283 liters of
water to produce just one kilogram of avocados? That’s a lot of water, especially in
regions where water is already scarce.
But it’s not just the water that’s the issue. The agrochemicals used to grow avocados also have negative ecological implications. These chemicals contribute to soil erosion, ⓓ increasing the fertility of the soil and making it difficult to grow other crops in the future.
But it’s not just the water that’s the issue. The agrochemicals used to grow avocados also have negative ecological implications. These chemicals contribute to soil erosion, ⓓ increasing the fertility of the soil and making it difficult to grow other crops in the future.
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Which is the best title for the passage?
- 1 Ecological Impact of Avocado Production
- 2 Celebrating the Growing Popularity of Avocado
- 3 Positive Impacts of Avocado Production on the Environment
- 4 Growing Avocados: A Green Solution for Sustainable Agriculture
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Which of the underlined words is NOT appropriate in the context?
- 1 ⓐ
- 2 ⓑ
- 3 ⓒ
- 4 ⓓ