Read these excerpts from two passages about Easter Island, an island in the South Pacific that once supported a complex civiliza
tion. Which statement correctly contrasts each passage's thesis? Passage 2 argues that the people on Easter Island were justified in changing the island to meet their survival needs, while Passage 1 argues that such changes cannot be justified. B. Passage 1 argues that the people on Easter Island were justified in changing the island to meet their survival needs, while Passage 2 argues that such changes cannot be justified.
C. Passage 1 blames the civilization for harming Easter Island's ecosystem, while Passage 2 praises the civilization for living in a naturally difficult ecosystem.
D. Passage 2 blames the civilization for harming Easter Island's ecosystem, while Passage 1 praises the civilization for living in a naturally difficult ecosystem.
