Read this excerpt from "A Student's Guide to Global Climate Change."Climate change might allow some infectious diseases to spread. As winter temperatures increase, ticks and mosquitoes that carry diseases can survive longer throughout the year and expand their ranges, putting more people at risk. One big concern is malaria, a deadly disease spread by mosquitoes in many hot, humid parts of the world.What can people do about it? People should take common-sense steps to avoid tick and mosquito bites, and communities can take actions to control mosquitoes, such as removing sources of standing water. It's also important for doctors to know the symptoms of diseases that could be spreading to new areas so they can diagnose and treat their patients.
Answer
A
to present the problem of increases in mosquito and tick life spans
B
to inform people about what they can do as insects become more harmful
C
to make people and doctors aware of the disease risks caused by insects
D
to show how climate change can result in the spread of infectious diseases
Explanation
The excerpt explains that warmer winters may help disease-carrying ticks and mosquitoes survive longer and spread into new areas. It then gives practical steps people and communities can take, and says doctors should learn to recognize symptoms. Together, these details inform readers about what they can do as these insects become more harmful, so choice B is the best answer.
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