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Medium Reading and Writing · Information and Ideas · None · MCQ

The central theme of the passage is that the world is a complex and interconnected place, and that even seemingly simple events can have far-reaching consequences. The author uses a number of examples to illustrate this theme, including the story of a butterfly whose wings flutter and create a small gust of wind that eventually leads to a hurricane on the other side of the world. The author also discusses the ways in which human actions, such as the burning of fossil fuels, can have a significant impact on the environment. Finally, the author concludes by arguing that understanding the interconnectedness of the world is essential for solving the challenges facing humanity.

What is the main idea of the passage?

  1. A

    The world is a complex and interconnected place.

  2. B

    Human actions can have a significant impact on the environment.

  3. C

    Understanding the interconnectedness of the world is essential for solving the challenges facing humanity.

  4. D

    Butterflies play an important role in the global ecosystem.

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