Question

Throughout the passage, the author emphasizes that a key element in the restoration of the oak tree is

• A. Protecting the wildlife diversity found in the oaks' large crowns.
• B. Preventing Douglas firs from encroaching on oak tree habitats.
• C. Utilizing a continuous restoration process focused on human and oak interactions
• D. Curtailing sudden oak death by eliminating exotic pathogens.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Utilizing a continuous restoration process focused on human and oak interactions

C is the best answer. This is because the author talks about decline in oak numbers. Then moves on to some reasons for the same. And ends with a utopian, but sustainable solution. The passage is completely focused on plant and human interactions and this interaction becomes a key element in the restoration of the oak tree. The passage follows the process of setting up a premise and following it up with an inference/conclusion. A is not the answer because it is focused on what men used to do, what research they are doing, and what should be ideally done and does not bring the restoration of oaks into focus. Option B is incorrect as well as it becomes a passing point and not reiterated throughout. Not D because it is 'A solution' to the perform. While C is THE solution to the problem.