Reading comprehension: The Resurgence of European Mammals

What is the primary purpose of this passage?

• To persuade readers to participate in conservation efforts

• To inform readers about the historical and recent trends in European mammal populations

• To argue against human intervention in wildlife habitats

• To entertain with stories of wildlife

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Author's purpose

How does the passage demonstrate the interaction between human activities and wildlife conservation?

• By showing how human activities have only negative impacts on wildlife

• By detailing legal actions taken against poachers

• By illustrating the role of conservation efforts in reversing the decline caused by human activities

• By focusing solely on the natural resilience of wildlife

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Interaction of ideas

What claim does the passage primarily support?

• Mammal populations can recover with minimal human intervention

• Conservation efforts have been largely ineffective in Europe

• Targeted conservation strategies can lead to the recovery of endangered species

• Human activities have no significant impact on mammal populations

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Claims and arguments

What does the word 'resurgence' in the title most closely mean?

• Decline

• Stability

• Recovery

• Extinction

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Vocabulary