In spite of their apparent physical presence,environmental issues have only relatively recently been recognized as genuine problems.Before issues become problems they must first ________ to become publically recognized as reality.
A)be researched
B)be confirmed by evidence
C)be framed
D)undergo public scrutiny

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The sentence suggests that environmental issues were not recognized as problems until they were "framed," or presented in a way that made them visible and recognizable as legitimate concerns. Research, evidence, and public scrutiny may all be important in confirming the existence and severity of environmental issues, but this question specifically asks about the process of moving from an unrecognized issue to a recognized problem.

In Spite of Their Apparent Physical Presence,environmental Issues Have Only