In the context of the passage, what is the main effect of the words "churned," "cloaked," "scant," and "harsh," as they are used in the
opening lines of the passage?
A
They establish a stark contrast with the beauty of
life as described later in the passage,
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They highlight a difficulty in understanding how
early life formed.
They exaggerate the challenges faced by early
life-forms.
They build suspense that is resolved later in the
passage
.