C. (Sorry if I’m not right!)
Extra words in a sentence that add detail and are set off by commas are called nonessential elements. This is because they are not essential to the sentence and story, they are simply an added bonus, without them the sentence still makes sense.
It's A. subordinate because it begins with a subordinate conjunction "because" and its adverbial clause since it asks the question "why?"
Answer: The correct personification to replace the statement above is "in this thirsty place"
Explanation: If anything is to grow in a land it must have the requirements for a plant to survive which are adequate nutrients, and abundant water. A land or place which is devoid of those attributes can be termed as thirsty.