A. Because It follows the hard syllable / soft syllable pattern.
Answer:
Power shortages and blackouts may increase.
Explanation:
Reason is as stated in the paragraph, "As people use more air conditioning, electricity shortages and blackouts could increase."
Therefore that needs to be the answer.
The first and second choice is not a strong answer while the last one "Greenhouse gases are being added to the environment." is a strong answer but, as stated in the paragraph, "also add more greenhouse gases to the atmosphere."
its choice c
The meaning of the word 'ambling' as used in the passage is to WALK OR STROLL.
In the passage, the author is saying that, he finds it distasteful to strut before a small child who is walking or strolling in a relaxed manner.
The meaning of the word 'curtailed' as used in the passage is to BE DEPRIVED OF SOMETHING.
The author is saying in this line, that he is deprived of beauty.
