Which word from the excerpt is a signal word? ©
protect
solution
Read the excerpt from "Islands in Hot Water."
People on low-lying islands are trying to protect
themselves. One solution is to build sea walls to keep
high tides out of their homes. Another is to plant
mangrove trees along the shores. This helps absorb
storm surges. Because water damaged their homes,
some people built new homes on stilts.
absorb
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