The author's message is that there has been a notable rise in the extinction rates of numerous animal species in recent years. He opens his argument in the excerpt's first sentence by stating: "Species are disappearing at an accelerating rate due to human activities, mainly habitat destruction, along with pollution and the introduction of non-native species into remaining natural environments." He subsequently stresses this point with the statement: "As the last forests are cut down in significant forest zones like the Philippines and Ecuador, the decline of species will further accelerate." He supports his claim by stating: "Globally, extinction rates have surged hundreds or even thousands of times higher than before humans arrived.".
The correct response is B. it portrays Hannah's character development
Favorable - "During this advantageous period of public hardship, Tom Walker established himself as a moneylender in Boston."
Conciliatory - "Nevertheless, he was moody and refused to agree: she was supposed to return with a appeasing gift, though she kept its nature secret."
Dangerous - "For a long time, Tom carefully navigated this deceitful forest, stepping from one clump of rushes and roots to another, which provided uncertain support amid the deep marshes."
Bleak - "It served as a gloomy reminder of the fierce conflict that had occurred in this final stronghold of the Indian warriors."
