Read the following passage and answer the question.

'The harmattan season in Nigeria is characterized by dry, dusty winds that blow from the Sahara Desert across West Africa. During this period, visibility is often reduced, and the cold, dry air causes discomfort to many people. Farmers, however, regard this season with mixed feelings, as the dry conditions can damage crops but also help in the preservation of harvested grains.'

According to the passage, farmers have mixed feelings about the harmattan because

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Read the following passage and answer the question.

'The harmattan season in Nigeria is characterized by dry, dusty winds that blow from the Sahara Desert across West Africa. During this period, visibility is often reduced, and the cold, dry air causes discomfort to many people. Farmers, however, regard this season with mixed feelings, as the dry conditions can damage crops but also help in the preservation of harvested grains.'

According to the passage, farmers have mixed feelings about the harmattan because

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the dry conditions damage crops but aid in grain preservation. The passage explicitly states that farmers regard the harmattan with mixed feelings because 'the dry conditions can damage crops but also help in the preservation of harvested grains.' This directly corresponds to option B. Options A, C, and D either introduce information not stated in the passage o

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A) the season brings cold weather that kills their livestock

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B) the dry conditions damage crops but aid in grain preservation

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C) visibility is reduced and farming becomes difficult

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D) the dusty winds from the Sahara destroy their farmlands permanently

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