Read this passage: invasive species from china and europe have led to the near-extinction of many native species, including the american chestnut tree. which term best describes the structure of the passage?

cause & effect ( apex )

Explanation:

Cause and effect

Explanation:

In cause and effect relationship the cause is responsible to produce an effect, therefore, a cause can be considered as producer and effect is the consequence of the cause. A person, event, situation or object can be a cause and result of their action said to be their effect.

Therefore in this situation, the cause is invasive species of China and Europe and the effect is the extinction of the native species and American chestnut tree by these invasive species.  

Therefore cause and effect is the term that best describes the structure of the passage.

the answer would be 3