Question

read the sentence from paragraph 2.

at the heart of the mitigation project are two goals: to create more habitat connectivity for diverse species of wildlife and to keep animals from becoming roadkill.

how does the author use the phrase \at the heart of\ to clarify ideas in the passage?

the phrase \at the heart of\ means
the author uses this phrase to clarify
dropdown options: the final pieces to a project., the most important part., the goals that are at the physical center.

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "at the heart of", we analyze the context. The phrase is used to describe the core goals of the mitigation project. "The most important part" fits as it emphasizes the central, crucial aspect of the project (the two goals). "The final pieces to a project" is incorrect as the goals are not final pieces. "The goals that are at the physical center" is incorrect as it's a figurative use, not physical location.

Answer:

the most important part.