SSAT Reading Question 37: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 37

2. The author believes that the risks taken by modern science are greater than those taken by earlier scientific efforts because

  • A. the effects may be felt by more people for a longer period of time.
  • B. science is progressing faster than ever before.
  • C. technology has produced more dangerous chemicals.
  • D. the materials used are more dangerous to scientists.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The correct answer is (A). You can infer this answer from the third paragraph in which the author states that "The effects of the processes ... are neither localized nor brief."

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