Text 1: Marine scientist Dr. Jennifer Wu supports shark ecotourism. "Tourism creates economic incentives for shark conservation," Wu argues. "Communities that profit from living sharks protect them from fishing."
Text 2: Conservation biologist Dr. Marcus Palmer questions ecotourism methods. "Shark tourism often involves baiting, which alters natural behavior," Palmer explains. "Well-intentioned tourism can disrupt the ecosystems it aims to protect."
Which statement best captures the relationship between the two texts?
Text 2 questions the methods while sharing Text 1's conservation goals
Text 2 advocates for more aggressive shark fishing
Text 2 argues that sharks have no economic value
Text 2 supports identical policies to Text 1
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Both want shark conservation—Wu sees tourism as a tool, Palmer questions whether tourism methods achieve that goal.
- Evidence: Palmer criticizes "methods," not conservation itself.
- Reasoning: His concern is that tourism may undermine conservation.
- Conclusion: They share goals but differ on approach.
Choice B is incorrect because Palmer doesn't support fishing. Choice C is incorrect because Palmer doesn't deny shark value. Choice D is incorrect because they disagree on methods.