<span>B. It quotes a scientist who seems to know a lot about the topic.
A and C are completely wrong. D is a maybe choice, but is wrong because anyone can use real people and places to create a work of fiction. Having a direct quote from a seemingly credible source would lead people to believe the text as fact.</span>
da vinky
i am so sorry you are the first one i saw but i hope someone else helos you i hope you have an amazing day luv
Answer:
Over time, environmental problems such as drought, groundwater depletion, and climate change can significantly curtail food production and raise food costs. In turn, this can exacerbate public health problems such as obesity and malnutrition, and eventually lead to the scary situation of people going hungry.
<span>these are examples of dangling modifers:
I was late for the school bus again. Running for the bus, my book fell in the mud.
(Was the book running for the school bus? It's the only nearby noun beside mud.)
Deciding to join the navy, the recruiter enthusiastically pumped Joe's hand.
(Was the recruiter deciding to join the navy? The only other option is Joe's hand.)
Upon entering the doctor's office, a skeleton caught my attention.
(Was the skeleton entering the doctor's office? The only other option is my attention.)
in the example you gave "the point" did not read the essay, the only other option is :unclear. So the answer is C.</span>