The main purpose of the passage is to
.
explain the discovery of the first known
vegetation on Earth.
support the claim that magnolias are the oldest
known flowering plants.
argue that a prehistoric plant should be classified
as a flower.
highlight the efforts of scientists who study the
fossils of plants.

they insisted that there was not enough time to learn everything.  

explanation:

if they were going to steal the answers that is simply because they insisted that there was not enough time to learn everything.  

the correct answer is "dissent"

explanation:

because dissent is when one or more judges express disagreement with the majority in court, in specific legal systems.   an   argument in opposition is presented to the court, with a different interpretation, or application.

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