SAT English Practice Question

The most common approach to studying the effects of climate change is to track the impact of warming temperatures on the environment. However, scientists also focus on other factors that may be influenced by climate change, such as the prevalence of diseases and changes in species distribution. What is the most likely reason why scientists consider factors other than warming temperatures when studying the effects of climate change?

1. A.emphasize the complexity and interconnectedness of the climate system.
2. B.highlight the difficulty of predicting the precise effects of climate change.
3. C.illustrate the fact that many different types of research are needed to study climate change.
4. D.reveal the importance of understanding the effects of climate change on human health.