Question #N1028
The author suggests that scientists are wrong to assume that animals evolved only in response to the environment. In this passage, the author contends that natural selection is not the only force that drives evolution, and that the process can also be influenced by the animals’ own actions. The author further suggests that a scientific understanding of evolution is incomplete without considering the role of animals in actively shaping their own destiny. What does the author imply is the most important takeaway about the process of evolution?
The author’s main point in this passage is thatCorrect Answer is: A
The author's main point is that, while natural selection does drive evolution, it is not the only force at play. Animals are not simply passive participants, but also play an active role in shaping their own destinies and the evolution of their species.