Read “Butterflies are disappearing in Ohio. Here’s what that means for insects everywhere” below to answer the question.

Question

Which detail in the section “Why this matters” supports the main idea of the section?

(1 point)
Responses

“But I think of the situation as, like, death by a thousand cuts.”
“But I think of the situation as, like, death by a thousand cuts.”

But butterflies also act as big, flashy beautiful warning signs for environmental change.
But butterflies also act as big, flashy beautiful warning signs for environmental change.

“I think we know enough now to act,” Wepprich said.
“I think we know enough now to act,” Wepprich said.

Butterflies pollinate flowers, control plant populations by munching on leaves as caterpillars, and provide food for other insects, birds, amphibians, and mammals.

Answer 1

The detail that best supports the main idea of the section "Why this matters" is:

"But butterflies also act as big, flashy beautiful warning signs for environmental change."

This statement emphasizes the significance of butterflies beyond their aesthetic value, highlighting their role as indicators of environmental health, which aligns with the section's focus on the implications of their disappearance.