Read the excerpt:
Aqaba is Jordan's only seaport, on the Red Sea. Ships unload goods there that are then carried by road to Amman and beyond. The coral reefs just offshore draw divers, so the city must balance trade with protecting the sea. New rules limit boat anchoring on the reefs, and several hotels now pay for the repair of damaged coral.
What is the city trying to balance?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Trade and protection of the sea
- Step 1: Find the relevant detail in the text: "the city must balance trade with protecting the sea".
- Step 2: This detail answers the question directly.
Answer
Trade and protection of the sea.
Why not the others: "Tourism and farming" is not supported by the text; "Fishing and mining" is not supported by the text; "Roads and railways" is not supported by the text.
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