Question

sat #1 reading & writing - part 2 8 of 27 after soviet troops withdrew in 1991 from the milovice military base, 35 kilometers (22 miles) northeast of prague, invasive plants began to grow. in 2015, conservationists tackled this problem by introducing massive bovines called “tauros” and other heavy beasts. together, these animals began rapidly transforming the former base into a miniature version of the steppe that once rolled across the european continent. flowers started to dot the area as early as the second year of the project as the large herbivores reduced the tall, dense invasive grasses. today, the whole area changes colors over the course of the year, depending on what flowers are in bloom. which choice best states the main idea of the text? a while large animals are destructive in many environments, they can support certain ecosystems. b military bases can support large animals because of the way humans have altered their landscapes. c introducing certain species to a damaged ecosystem has yielded significant ecological benefits. d plants are dependent on the animals that eat them to spread their seeds and control their populations.

Explanation:

The text describes how after Soviet - troop withdrawal, invasive plants grew at a military base. Conservationists introduced certain animals (tauros and other heavy beasts) which transformed the area and brought ecological benefits like reducing invasive grasses and promoting flower growth. Option C best captures this main idea.

Answer:

C. Introducing certain species to a damaged ecosystem has yielded significant ecological benefits