Knowledgeable Report Writers Use Direct Quotations to

question 102

Multiple Choice

Knowledgeable report writers use direct quotations to

• A) repeat identical phrasing of a source because of its precision and clarity.
• B) provide objective background data and establish the severity of a problem.
• C) duplicate the exact wording of a source before criticizing.
• D) All of these choices.

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Definitions:

Zooplankton

Microscopic organisms drifting in oceans, seas, and bodies of fresh water, which serve as a crucial food source for many marine species.

Invasive Species

Non-native organisms that significantly alter or damage the habitats they invade, often outcompeting local species and leading to biodiversity loss.

Habitat Fragmentation

The process by which habitat loss results in the division of large, continuous habitats into smaller, more isolated remnants.

Local Extinction

The condition in which a species disappears from a particular area but continues to exist elsewhere in the wild or in captivity.