Advanced English Primary 4 Comprehension

Read the passage and answer the question. Passage: "The scientists had spent three years studying the migration patterns of monarch butterflies. Their research showed that the butterflies travelled over 4,000 kilometres each year from Canada to Mexico. However, recent data indicated that the population had declined by 80% over the past two decades. Conservationists were alarmed by this finding and called for immediate action to protect the species' habitat." Question: What can be inferred about the scientists' attitude towards the decline in the monarch butterfly population?

A They were alarmed and considered it an urgent matter requiring action
B They believed the decline was a natural and expected event
C They thought the butterflies would recover without human intervention
D They were unconcerned as the butterflies still migrated annually
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Step 1: Note: the passage says conservationists were alarmed and called for immediate action — this question conflates scientists and conservationists, but the answer is based on the stated response. Step 2: "Alarmed" = shocked and concerned; "called for immediate action" = considered it urgent. Step 3: The correct inference: they were alarmed and considered it urgent. Answer: They were alarmed and considered it an urgent matter requiring action

Correct answer: They were alarmed and considered it an urgent matter requiring action

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