Consequences. When sea levels rise as rapidly as they have been, even a small increase can have devastating effects on coastal habitats farther inland, it can cause destructive erosion, wetland flooding, aquifer and agricultural soil contamination with salt, and lost habitat for fish, birds, and plants
The correct answer is C. Even though like and as have similar meanings like is used much more commonly to express the meaning "in the same way". Using a noun or pronoun after like refers to "in a similar way" where as using a noun or pronoun after "as" refers to "in the role of"
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B. a note written by a 13-year-old boy to his parents giving different reasons why they should increase his allowance.
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