SAT The case of reviving extinct species 38-47

According to Passage 1, which species can be considered totally extinct?

• Species whose DNA is too old to be recovered

• Species that are dead but their DNA is recoverable

• Species that are genetically extinct but bodily alive

• Species that are both bodily and genetically extinct

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

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What is the main concern raised by the authors of Passage 2 regarding de-extinction technology?

• It diverts attention from the modern biodiversity crisis

• It is too expensive and difficult to implement

• It gives false hope that technology can solve all environmental problems

• It lacks merit altogether and should not be pursued

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

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CCSS.RL.8.5

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What does the term 'deepest' (line 27, Passage 1) most likely mean? (number 40)

• Most engrossing

• Most challenging

• Most extensive

• Most fundamental

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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According to Passage 2, how does the shrinking biodiversity crisis compare to past mass extinctions?

• It is a historical anomaly

• It is a global catastrophe

• It is a scientific curiosity

• It is a political problem

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

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What does the reference to the 'black-footed ferret and the northern white rhino' (line 64) serve to highlight?

• The distinction between extinct and living species

• The dwindling numbers of certain animals

• The compromised gene pools of certain species

• The failure of animals to adapt to new habitats

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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What is the main relationship between Passage 1 and Passage 2?

• Passage 2 attacks a political decision that Passage 1 strongly advocates

• Passage 2 urges caution regarding a technology that Passage 1 describes in favorable terms

• Passage 2 expands on the results of a research study mentioned in Passage 1

• Passage 2 considers practical applications that could arise from a theory discussed in Passage 1

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

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How would the authors of Passage 2 most likely respond to the 'prospect' referred to in line 21, Passage 1?

• With approval, because it illustrates how useful de-extinction could be in addressing widespread environmental concerns

• With resignation, because the gradual extinction of many living species is inevitable

• With concern, because it implies an easy solution to a difficult problem

• With disdain, because it shows that people have little understanding of the importance of genetic diversity

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

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What does the term 'great' (line 37, Passage 2) most nearly mean?

• Lofty

• Wonderful

• Large

• Intense

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

According to Passage 2, how could aspects of de-extinction technology help save endangered species?

• By reintroducing extinct genes into species with low genetic diversity

• By resurrecting extinct species from the grave

• By diverting attention from the modern biodiversity crisis

• By providing a false promise that technology can solve all environmental problems

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

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What is the main concern raised by the authors of Passage 2 regarding a program to restore extinct species?

• It diverts attention from the modern biodiversity crisis

• It is too expensive and difficult to implement

• It gives false hope that technology can solve all environmental problems

• It lacks merit altogether and should not be pursued

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7