Question

The author would most likely agree with which of the following statements?

• A. Human intervention in a natural ecosystem always results in disaster.
• B. The introduction of a non-native species can have unfortunate effects on the local environment.
• C. The sugarcane farmers should have considered the potential risks before initiating their plan.
• D. A possible solution to this problem is the introduction of a natural predator of the cane toad.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The introduction of a non-native species can have unfortunate effects on the local environment.

Option B is the correct answer. The author states the disaster that followed the introduction of the cane toads in an unknown environment and the effects of their reproduction. The statements of options A,C and D pale in comparison of importance of the second option. The mayhem caused by the foreign species hampered the whole objective of their breeding and led to unfortunate event. Options A,C and D are thus incorrect.