In the context of the damage done to the environment,the modern era differs from the premodern era in that ________.
A)there are fewer environmentalists in the modern era
B)modern people enjoy a harmonious relationship with the environment
C)modern people have more elaborate technology and are larger in number
D)people in the modern era work hard to save resources that are short in supply

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The modern era differs from the premodern era in that modern people have more elaborate technology and are larger in number, which has led to greater damage to the environment. The premodern era had a smaller population and less advanced technology, which meant that the environmental impact was limited. The other options are incorrect because there are actually more environmentalists in the modern era, modern people do not enjoy a harmonious relationship with the environment, and while some people may work to save resources, there are also many who do not.

In the Context of the Damage Done to the Environment,the