A TOEFL Reading passage about the history of science discusses how scientists initially rejected Wegener's theory of continental drift. The author describes the community's skepticism in detail. The rhetorical purpose is most likely to:
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A
Argue that scientists are always resistant to new ideas
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B
Illustrate how established scientific paradigms can impede the acceptance of revolutionary theories
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C
Provide a biography of Alfred Wegener's professional struggles
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D
Compare Wegener's theory to modern plate tectonics