In the 1950s Torreya Taxifolia, a type of evergreen tree once very common in the state of Florida started to die out. No one is sure exactly what caused the decline, but chances are good that if nothing is done, Torreya will soon become extinct. Experts are considering three ways to address the decline of Torreya.
The first option is to reestablish Torreya in the same location in which it thrived for thousands of years. Torreya used to be found in abundance in the northern part of Florida, which has a specific microclimate. A microclimate exists when weather conditions inside a relatively small area differs from the region of which that area is a part. Northern Florida’s microclimate is very favorable to Torreya’s growth. This microclimate is wetter and cooler than the surrounding region’s relatively dry, warm climate. been working plant Torreya seeds in the coolest, dampest areas of the microclimate.
The second option is to move Torreya to an entirely different location, far from its Florida microclimate. Torrey seeds and saplings have been successfully plated and growth in forests further north, where the temperature is significantly cooler. Some scientists believe that Torreya probably thrived in areas much further north in the distant past, so by relocating it now, in a process known as assisted migration, humans would simply be helping Torreya return to an environment that is more suited to its survival.
The third option is to preserve Torreya in research centers. Seeds and saplings can be moved from the wild and preserved in a closely monitored environment where it will be easier for scientists both to protect the species and conduct research on Torreya. This research can then be used to ensure the continued survival of the species.
Summarise the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they cast doubt on specific points made in the reading passage.
The reading and the lecture are both about saving an endangered species, Torreya plant. The article proposes three solutions that can be implemented to avoid further decline of population. However, the professor explains that none of the mentioned solutions are likely to result in success and refutes each of the author's reasons.
First, the reading claims that reestablishing the Torreya plants in the same location of existence can prove to be effective. The microclimatic conditions required which are being faciliatated in Florida can prove to be a very favourable environment for the plant growth. The professor rebuts this point by stating that this method is unlikely to be favourable due to the drastic climatic variations happening lately. The larger areas are being affected by global warming leading to dried up wetlands or arid regions which inturn affects the microclimatic conditions too. Additionally, the professor mentions that, with the varying climatic conditions it is difficult for any adequate climatic condition to exist.
Secondly, the article suggests the method of assisted migration, a method in which the Torreya habitats are entirely moved to a different location far from the microclimate which will favour the growth beyond a restricted climatic area. However, the professor challenges this claim made by the author and points out that such migration can lead to unpredictable and uncontrollable outcomes which may have severe consequences. She elaborates on this by providing an example of Black Lotus tree. When this species was migrated to a different area, it led to the death of some already endangered plants in the environment and consequently proved to worsen the situation.
Finally, the author posits that the Torreya seeds and saplings can be preserved in research centres which will provide them an environment of constant monitoring as well as research. In contrast, the lecturer points out that such environment is not suitable for plants to resist diseases. There needs to be geneticaly diverse and large number of plants for a particular species to resist disease which is not suitable in a restricted place like research centres. Hence, such environments, though may seem beneficial, do not provide a safe environment for the habitat.
Therefore, the lecturer contends that the mentioned suggestions are not likely to be successful due to the various issues addressed along with it.
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Grammar and spelling errors:
Line 5, column 419, Rule ID: ENGLISH_WORD_REPEAT_BEGINNING_RULE
Message: Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Reword the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym.
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Transition Words or Phrases used:
but, consequently, finally, first, hence, however, if, may, second, secondly, so, therefore, well, in contrast, as well as
Attributes: Values AverageValues Percentages(Values/AverageValues)% => Comments
Performance on Part of Speech:
To be verbs : 20.0 10.4613686534 191% => OK
Auxiliary verbs: 9.0 5.04856512141 178% => OK
Conjunction : 8.0 7.30242825607 110% => OK
Relative clauses : 17.0 12.0772626932 141% => OK
Pronoun: 19.0 22.412803532 85% => OK
Preposition: 49.0 30.3222958057 162% => OK
Nominalization: 13.0 5.01324503311 259% => Less nominalizations (nouns with a suffix like: tion ment ence ance) wanted.
Performance on vocabulary words:
No of characters: 2071.0 1373.03311258 151% => OK
No of words: 381.0 270.72406181 141% => Less content wanted.
Chars per words: 5.43569553806 5.08290768461 107% => OK
Fourth root words length: 4.41805628031 4.04702891845 109% => OK
Word Length SD: 2.95152263542 2.5805825403 114% => OK
Unique words: 205.0 145.348785872 141% => OK
Unique words percentage: 0.538057742782 0.540411800872 100% => OK
syllable_count: 636.3 419.366225166 152% => OK
avg_syllables_per_word: 1.7 1.55342163355 109% => OK
A sentence (or a clause, phrase) starts by:
Pronoun: 2.0 3.25607064018 61% => OK
Article: 14.0 8.23620309051 170% => OK
Subordination: 2.0 1.25165562914 160% => OK
Conjunction: 0.0 1.51434878587 0% => OK
Preposition: 2.0 2.5761589404 78% => OK
Performance on sentences:
How many sentences: 17.0 13.0662251656 130% => OK
Sentence length: 22.0 21.2450331126 104% => OK
Sentence length SD: 40.6899832942 49.2860985944 83% => OK
Chars per sentence: 121.823529412 110.228320801 111% => OK
Words per sentence: 22.4117647059 21.698381199 103% => OK
Discourse Markers: 7.17647058824 7.06452816374 102% => OK
Paragraphs: 5.0 4.09492273731 122% => OK
Language errors: 1.0 4.19205298013 24% => OK
Sentences with positive sentiment : 8.0 4.33554083885 185% => OK
Sentences with negative sentiment : 4.0 4.45695364238 90% => OK
Sentences with neutral sentiment: 5.0 4.27373068433 117% => OK
What are sentences with positive/Negative/neutral sentiment?
Coherence and Cohesion:
Essay topic to essay body coherence: 0.0598735647859 0.272083759551 22% => The similarity between the topic and the content is low.
Sentence topic coherence: 0.0213485811309 0.0996497079465 21% => Sentence topic similarity is low.
Sentence topic coherence SD: 0.0228721409484 0.0662205650399 35% => Sentences are similar to each other.
Paragraph topic coherence: 0.0314499290749 0.162205337803 19% => Maybe some paragraphs are off the topic.
Paragraph topic coherence SD: 0.0167704722532 0.0443174109184 38% => Paragraphs are similar to each other. Some content may get duplicated or it is not exactly right on the topic.
Essay readability:
automated_readability_index: 15.4 13.3589403974 115% => OK
flesch_reading_ease: 40.69 53.8541721854 76% => OK
smog_index: 8.8 5.55761589404 158% => OK
flesch_kincaid_grade: 13.1 11.0289183223 119% => OK
coleman_liau_index: 14.57 12.2367328918 119% => OK
dale_chall_readability_score: 9.62 8.42419426049 114% => OK
difficult_words: 118.0 63.6247240618 185% => OK
linsear_write_formula: 8.5 10.7273730684 79% => OK
gunning_fog: 10.8 10.498013245 103% => OK
text_standard: 9.0 11.2008830022 80% => OK
What are above readability scores?
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It is not exactly right on the topic in the view of e-grader. Maybe there is a wrong essay topic.
Rates: 3.33333333333 out of 100
Scores by essay e-grader: 1.0 Out of 30
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