The word it” in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to _______.

Knowledge: reading comprehension

From “it” in paragraph 2 has the closest meaning to _______.

A. time

B. biodiversity

C. history

D. Involvement

From “it” is used here to replace the noun biodiversity mentioned earlier.

Creating protected areas is “a type of intervention that we know can work, we know is absolutely essential for conserving biodiversity, at a time in this world’s history where it has never been under higher pressure,” said lead author Jonas Geldmann.

Translated: Lead author Jonas Geldmann said: Creating protected areas is “a type of intervention that we know can be beneficial, is absolutely necessary to conserve biodiversity, at a time in the history of the world. This world has never been under higher pressure.

Choose the answer NO