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The fourth paragraph reads:
Humans have existed for 200,000 years on Earth. Biologists and paleoecologists (who study ancient ecosystems) estimate that humans have driven roughly 1,000 species extinct. Early man helped hunt the biggest animals — woolly mammoths, giant kangaroos and giant sloths — to extinction. Since 1500, we have killed off at least 322 types of animals. The passenger pigeon, the Tasmanian tiger and, most recently, the baiji, a freshwater dolphin in China are all gone forever.
Which of the following BEST describes the text structure of this paragraph? Select ALL that apply.
Answer: Correct! The author is describing how humans drove many species to extinction and provides examples. The author also cites humans’ hunting as a cause for the extinction of several large animal species and traces humans’ impact over a period of time. Go to question 2.
Answer: Incorrect. The answers are A and D. The author is describing how humans drove many species to extinction and provides examples. The author also cites humans’ hunting as a cause for the extinction of several large animal species and traces humans’ impact over a period of time. Go to question 2.
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Question 2
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How does the text structure in the fourth paragraph support the author’s purpose? Select ALL that apply.
Answer: Correct! The key ideas and details provide evidence that supports that author’s claim that humans may be the cause of the next mass extinction.
Answer: Incorrect. The answers are A and B. The key ideas and details provide evidence that supports that author’s claim that humans may be the cause of the next mass extinction.
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