Question

Use the excerpt from " Butterflies are disappearing in OhioHere's what that means for insects everywhereto answer the question Why does the author talk about windshields in the last paragraph? Select the two correct answers (1 point ) to suggest that people cannot trust news sources to offer evidence that insect populations have declined to dispute a claim from paragraph 2 to refer to an idea from paragraph 1 to argue that there is too little known about insect populations

Answer 1

The author discusses windshields in the last paragraph to:

1. **To refer to an idea from paragraph 1** - The earlier mention of the phenomenon of insects being less commonly found on windshields serves as a tangible example that ties back to the overall theme of insect population decline.

2. **To dispute a claim from paragraph 2** - The mention of windshields can be used to challenge any claims made about the lack of evidence for insect population declines, highlighting that everyday experiences and observations can support the idea of declining insect numbers.

These points collectively emphasize the author's argument about the evidence of declining insect populations in relation to broader ecological concerns.