Question

as humans have spread over the landscape, we have invaded the natural habitats of wildlife. highways and roads in particular form barriers preventing wildlife from reaching other parts of their ecosystem. when animals cross a highway, they risk being hit by cars and trucks. this is a dangerous situation not only for the animals but for the people driving as well. one way engineers are combating this danger is by creating overpasses or underpasses for wildlife along their habitual migration paths. what is the purpose of the final sentence in this passage? a to identify how many animals are killed per year on highways b to criticize the idea of wildlife overpasses and underpasses c to further explain the danger of animals crossing highways d to present a solution to the dangerous problem of wildlife crossing highways

Explanation:

The passage first describes the problem of wildlife - highway conflicts. The final sentence mentions creating overpasses or underpasses for wildlife, which is a solution to this problem.

Answer:

D. To present a solution to the dangerous problem of wildlife crossing highways