Set 9: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Biofuels are made from plants like corn. They are considered carbon-neutral because the plants absorb CO2 while growing, offsetting the CO2 released when the fuel is burned. Text 2 However, growing biofuel crops requires massive amounts of land. This can lead to deforestation, which releases stored carbon implies that biofuels may actually increase net emissions.
How does Text 2 challenge the 'carbon-neutral' claim in Text 1?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Neutral (Absorb = Release). Text 2: Challenge (Deforestation releases carbon). Net increase. Understanding how the authors relate to each other's views is essential. Identify whether they agree, disagree, or address different aspects of the topic. Focus on their specific claims and conclusions. When comparing texts, first identify each author's thesis or main argument. Then determine how these positions interact: do they complement each other, contradict each other, or address different aspects of the same issue? The relationship between texts reveals deeper meaning.
Key Evidence:
• "requires massive amounts of land"
• "deforestation ... releases stored carbon"
• "increase net emissions"
Why others are wrong: A (Text 1 admits it.), C (Not mentioned.), D (Text 1 says they do.).
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