Use the excerpt from "Butterflies are disappearing in Ohio. Here's what that means for insects everywhere" to answer the question.

Question

What main claim does the author make in the passage?

A. Butterfly populations are declining.
B. Some butterfly populations are stable.
C. People dislike having to clean their windshields.
D. A study about butterflies was recently published.

Answer 1

The main claim the author makes in the passage is A. Butterfly populations are declining.