How did the discovery of the Americas (New World)impact European understanding of biological diversity?
A)It exposed them to plants and animals they had never before seen.
B)It proved the validity of biblical texts.
C)It demonstrated fixity of species.
D)It supported standing notions of the Great Chain of Beings.
E)It had no impact on notions of biological diversity.

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The discovery of the Americas introduced Europeans to a vast array of previously unknown plants and animals, significantly expanding their understanding of biological diversity.

How Did the Discovery of the Americas (New World)impact European