Question 17: a. Some cultures call rivers "our grandmother" because they believe water has a spirit, so they take better care of their water...

Question 17:

a.        Some cultures call rivers "our grandmother" because they believe water has a spirit, so they take better care of their waterways.

b.        When we call nature "resources," we think about using them, but when we say "natural communities," we want to protect them.

c.        If people describe forests as "timber" or "wood supply," they see trees as products, and this makes cutting them seem normal.

d.        Since our words create our thoughts, we should choose language that shows respect for nature because this changes how we act.

e.        Scientists now use words like "ecosystem services" and "biodiversity," and these terms help people understand that nature works for us.

A. b-a-d-c-e                                        B. b-c-a-e-d                                        C. b-e-d-c-a                                        D. b-e-c-a-d