Question

1. which statement best describes a key idea in passage 2?

a. human development makes it easier for animals to move around.
b. human transportation pathways create issues for some animal species.
c. fences between wildlife areas and developed lands support healthy populations.
d. connections between wildlife areas and developed lands reduce risks of overcrowding.

Explanation:

To determine the key idea, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Human development (like building roads, cities) typically restricts animal movement, not make it easier. Eliminate a.
• Option b: Human transportation pathways (roads, railways) often fragment habitats, block animal movement, and cause issues (e.g., roadkill, disrupted migration) for animal species. This is a common theme in discussions about human - wildlife interaction.
• Option c: Fences between wildlife and developed lands usually isolate populations, limit gene flow, and do not support healthy populations. Eliminate c.
• Option d: Connections (like wildlife corridors) between wildlife and developed lands help with movement, but overcrowding is not the main issue addressed here, and the option misrepresents the purpose of such connections. Eliminate d.

Answer:

b. Human transportation pathways create issues for some animal species.