Question

read the two texts.
text 1
rabbits have caused such immense ecological damage in parts of australia that in queensland there is a law restricting the ownership of pet rabbits. after europeans released rabbits into the australian wild in the 1800s, the furry creatures multiplied rapidly, causing widespread devastation to local vegetation and crops. rabbits continue to cause problems today, so queensland has made it illegal to own a pet rabbit unless you are a magician or plan to use the rabbit for scientific purposes.
text 2
switzerland is famous for its neutrality in the midst of conflicts, but on one issue the country has taken a definite stand: the social well - being of pets. switzerland has several laws on the books designed to protect the \social rights\ of pets that prefer companionship. the laws require owners to always keep more than one of the animals if they want pets such as parrots, guinea pigs, or even goldfish.
which sentence best combines the main, or central, ideas of both texts?
in an effort to help animals and the environment, switzerland and australia have passed unique laws that encourage people to own multiple pets, such as rabbits and guinea pigs.
laws that australia and switzerland have passed discourage pet ownership because they make having pets difficult and expensive.
australia and switzerland both place restrictions on pet ownership; one countrys rule protects the environment while the other countrys law protects the pets themselves.

Explanation:

• Analyze Text 1: Australia (Queensland) restricts pet rabbit ownership to protect the environment from ecological damage caused by rabbits.
• Analyze Text 2: Switzerland has laws to protect pets' social well - being, which restricts how people can own certain pets (e.g., requiring more than one of some species).
• Evaluate Option 1: Australia's law restricts rabbit ownership, not encourage multiple pet ownership. So this option is incorrect.
• Evaluate Option 2: Switzerland's law is to protect pets' social rights, not to discourage pet ownership in general. And the description of making pets difficult and expensive is not accurate for both laws. So this option is incorrect.
• Evaluate Option 3: Australia restricts pet (rabbit) ownership to protect the environment, Switzerland restricts pet ownership (in terms of how they are kept) to protect pets. This option accurately combines the main ideas.

Answer:

Australia and Switzerland both place restrictions on pet ownership; one country's rule protects the environment while the other country's law protects the pets themselves.