It took hundreds of millions of years to produce the life
that now inhabits the earth - eons of time in which that
developing and evolving and diversifying life reached a
state of adjustment and balance with its surroundings. The
environment, rigorously shaping and directing the life it
supported, contained elements that were hostile as well as
supporting. Certain rocks gave out dangerous radiation;
even within the light of the sun, from which all life draws its
energy, there were short-wave radiations with power to
injure.
How does Carson develop the tone in this passage?
A. Carson's insistent tone is developed with positive diction and
information that provides perspective on today's situation.
B. Carson's insistent tone is developed with credible quotations
illustrating a dire situation.
C. Carson's outraged tone is developed with figurative language that
shows contrasts between past and future.
D. Carson's outraged tone is developed with quotations from credible
sources and a clinical discussion of the current problem.
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