The following text discusses environmental ethics.
Deep ecology challenges the anthropocentric bias of mainstream environmentalism. Rather than valuing nature instrumentally for human benefit, deep ecologists attribute intrinsic value to ecosystems, species, and individual organisms. This biocentric perspective demands radical revision of economic and political priorities. Critics worry that attributing equal value to humans and other organisms leads to troubling practical conclusions when interests genuinely conflict.
Which choice best describes the function of the last sentence?
It provides wildlife conservation guidelines.
It introduces a practical concern about the view's implications.
It endorses deep ecology as definitively correct.
It compares environmental regulations across nations.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The last sentence introduces critics' practical concern about when human and non-human interests conflict.
- Evidence: The sentence states: "Critics worry that attributing equal value to humans and other organisms leads to troubling practical conclusions when interests genuinely conflict."
- Reasoning: It raises the question: if all organisms have equal value, what do we do when we must choose?
- Conclusion: The function is to introduce a practical concern.
💡 Strategy: Look for "Critics worry... troubling practical conclusions."
Choice A is incorrect because guidelines aren't provided. Choice C is incorrect because criticism is introduced. Choice D is incorrect because nations aren't compared.