Question

Read this passage from "The City Without Us" by Alan Weisman:

Which statement best explains how the structure of the passage supports the author's purpose?

A. The passage traces several events in the order that they will occur to highlight how nature conquers human civilization.
B. The passage shows that natural forces such as an absence of predators and an increase in the squirrel population can lead to destructive results.
C. The passage shows that natural forms such as an absence of predators and human hunters can lead to the reforestation of New York City.
D. The passage identifies how two natural forces are co-dependent - the deforestation of New York and the extinction of squirrels.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: B) The passage shows that natural forces such as an absence of predators and an increase in the squirrel population can lead to destructive results.

In this passage, the author explains that the increase in the population of squirrels in the NYBG forest with no predators around, will lead to the disappearance of acorn and hickory nut.

Answer 2

Answer: The answer is B for Apex :))

Explanation: