The text states that when humans first arrived in the Americas, the continent was "wild." The author then goes on to say that the continent has "been tamed" by humans. What is the most likely reason why the author uses the phrase "been tamed"?
","stem_html":"In this passage, the phrase "been tamed" is used to
","rationale_html":"The author uses the phrase "been tamed" to contrast the state of the Americas before and after human arrival. Before humans arrived, the continent was "wild." After humans arrived, the continent was "tamed." This contrast highlights the impact of humans on the environment.
","correct_answer":["D"],"has_media":false,"has_mathml":false,"has_table":false,"source_created_at":null,"source_updated_at":null,"options":[{"label":"A","content_html":"describe the process of human settlement in the Americas.
","ord":0},{"label":"B","content_html":"suggest that humans have improved the environment in the Americas.
","ord":1},{"label":"C","content_html":"emphasize the negative impact of humans on the environment in the Americas.
","ord":2},{"label":"D","content_html":"contrast the state of the Americas before and after human arrival.
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