Question

Text 1:

A study conducted by marine biologists in the Pacific region reported that coral reefs are likely to experience more severe bleaching events compared to seagrass meadows due to increasing ocean temperatures over the next 50 years. Collaborative initiatives between international environmental organizations and local communities have been shown to foster trust and improve the outcomes of marine conservation projects.


Text 2:

International environmental organizations are increasingly incorporating traditional knowledge from coastal communities in their strategies to mitigate the effects of ocean warming on marine ecosystems. This collaborative approach has not only built positive relationships between local communities and organizations but also led to more successful conservation efforts.


3

Based on the texts, both authors would most likely agree with which statement?

A
Conservation efforts for marine ecosystems are likely to be more effective when international organizations and local communities work together.

B
Collaborative conservation approaches are likely to directly decrease ocean temperatures in the Pacific region.

C
It is more important to focus conservation efforts on coral reefs than on seagrass meadows in the Pacific region.

D
Conservation projects targeting seagrass meadows are likely to be more effective than those focusing on coral reefs in the Pacific region.

Answer 1

A

Both texts state that collaboration between international organizations and local communities improves trust and leads to more successful conservation outcomes, so they would agree that joint efforts make conservation more effective.