Question
Part A
Based on the information in the passage, what is one conclusion that can be drawn about the emerald ash borer?
A
The habits of the emerald ash borer are harmful to ash trees.
B
The emerald ash borer is the most destructive of the buprestids in North America.
C
The buprestids, including the emerald ash borer, cause problems for Connecticut homeowners.
D
Additional laws are needed in North America to protect the ash trees from the emerald ash borer.
(b)
Part B
Which evidence from the passage supports the answer to Part A?
A
"The larvae feed on the phloem and cambium, while the adults feed on leaves." (paragraph 3)
B
"Two other buprestids are well-known to those in Connecticut . . .." (paragraph 4)
C
"The two-lined chestnut borer often attacks stressed oak trees . . .." (paragraph 4)
D
"More recently, strict regulations have been initiated to prevent the movement of these materials from infested areas." (paragraph 5)
Answers
GPT-4o mini
**Part A:**
The correct answer is **A**: The habits of the emerald ash borer are harmful to ash trees.
**Part B:**
The evidence from the passage that supports this conclusion is **A**: "The larvae feed on the phloem and cambium, while the adults feed on leaves." (paragraph 3)
The correct answer is **A**: The habits of the emerald ash borer are harmful to ash trees.
**Part B:**
The evidence from the passage that supports this conclusion is **A**: "The larvae feed on the phloem and cambium, while the adults feed on leaves." (paragraph 3)