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Question #N873

The purpose of the first paragraph in this excerpt is to introduce a theory about the effects of human behavior on the environment. The author focuses on the potential effects of changes to the behavior of a particular animal, rather than on the potential effects of a particular human activity. This suggests that the author intends to use the behavior of the animal to illustrate a broader point about the relationship between human behavior and the environment. What is the most likely reason why the author describes the effects of the specific human activity?

In this passage, the author describes the effects of a specific human activity to

A. explain why a certain animal behavior is problematic.

B. illustrate the potential effects of human behavior on the environment.

C. provide evidence for a theory about human-animal interactions.

D. suggest that humans are responsible for most environmental problems.

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Correct Answer is: B

The author introduces a theory about the effects of human behavior on the environment. The author focuses on the potential effects of changes to the behavior of a particular animal, rather than on the potential effects of a particular human activity. This suggests that the author intends to use the behavior of the animal to illustrate a broader point about the relationship between human behavior and the environment. So the author is describing the effects of a specific human activity to illustrate the potential effects of human behavior on the environment.