The purpose of this passage is to

introduce readers to a relatively unknown ecosystem the subnivium

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explain how the subnivium works to provide shelter and food to several species

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outline the effects of climate change on the subnivium

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draw an analogy between the effect of blankets on humans and of snow cover on species living in the subnivium

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The correct option is C
outline the effects of climate change on the subnivium

Even though the passage explains what a subnivium is, it is more focused on how the effects of climate change will affect the subnivium and in result affect flora and fauna. This is given in option (3).

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The purpose of this passage is to

The correct option is C outline the effects of climate change on the subnivium Even though the passage explains what a subnivium is, it is more focused on how the effects of climate change will affect the subnivium and in result affect flora and fauna. This is given in option (3).

The correct option is C
outline the effects of climate change on the subnivium

Even though the passage explains what a subnivium is, it is more focused on how the effects of climate change will affect the subnivium and in result affect flora and fauna. This is given in option (3).