IELTS Reading inference Practice
The research from the National University of Singapore suggests a trade-off between...
Question type: multiple choice · Difficulty: advanced
- A. cooling effectiveness and building structural support.
- B. plant aesthetic appeal and maintenance cost.
- C. high evapotranspiration rates and water consumption.
- D. plant diversity and resistance to wind.
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Paragraph F states that plants with higher evapotranspiration rates 'contribute more significantly to ambient cooling.' However, it immediately follows this with the point that these same plants 'also demand more water, presenting a sustainability challenge.' This highlights a direct trade-off between cooling power and water demand.