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Set 1: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 Genetic engineering allows scientists to modify crops to be resistant to pests. This can increase yields and reduce the need for chemical pesticides. Text 2 Critics worry about the long-term effects of GMOs on ecosystems. For example, pest-resistant crops might accidentally harm non-target insects like butterflies.

Which choice best describes the debate presented?

A. Agricultural efficiency versus potential ecological collateral damage.✓ Correct
B. Pesticides are good versus pesticides are bad.
C. Farmers want to grow less food.
D. Butterflies eat corn.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1: Efficiency (Yields/Pest resistant). Text 2: Ecological harm (Non-target insects). Debate: Efficiency vs Ecology.

Key Evidence:

• "increase yields"

• "harm non-target insects"

Why others are wrong: B (Both dislike pesticides (Text 1 reduces them).), C (Increase yields.), D (Not mentioned.).