Question

question 2
instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
what is most closely the meaning of the word critically as it is used in the following passage (paragraph 3)?
lions are the top tourist attraction to kenya, especially in the nairobi national park, which is near where richard lives. lions are also considered critically endangered in kenya.
a to a potentially disastrous degree
b in a way that relates to an analysis of something artistic
c in a way that relates to forming judgment
d in a way that expresses disapproval

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "critically" in the context of "critically endangered", we analyze each option:

• Option A: "To a potentially disastrous degree" fits as "critically endangered" means the species is at a very high (disastrous) risk of extinction.
• Option B: The context is about endangerment, not artistic analysis, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: "Forming judgment" doesn't relate to the endangerment context.
• Option D: "Expresses disapproval" is irrelevant here.

Answer:

A. To a potentially disastrous degree