Question

1. rainforests are endlessly fascinating because of the abundance of species.
2. rainforests lead scientists to ponder the answers to unanswered questions.
3. rainforests help people understand the long - term effects of geological change.

part b
which aspect of the passage best reinforces the correct point of view from part a?

1. in paragraph 1, the author recalls some surprising features of plant and animal life in rainforests.
2. in paragraph 3, the author explains why the largest assortment of plant and animal life is found in rainforests.
3. in paragraph 4, the author gives advice about how to help tourists engage with the plant and animal life in rainforests.
4. in paragraph 5, the author describes a lifelong interest in the plant and animal life in rainforests.

Explanation:

For Part A, rainforests are fascinating mainly due to the abundance of species. For Part B, recalling surprising features of plant and animal life in rain - forests in paragraph 1 reinforces the idea that rainforests are fascinating because of species abundance.

Answer:

Part A: 2. Rainforests are endlessly fascinating because of the abundance of species.
Part B: 1. In paragraph 1, the author recalls some surprising features of plant and animal life in rainforests.