The graph below shows the average number of sunspots seen between 1610 and 2009.
based on the graph, which of these conclusions is most likely correct?
the global climate was colder than normal from 1650 to 1700
the global climate was colder than normal from 1950 to 2000
the global climate was hotter than normal from 1630 to 1650
the global climate was hotter than normal from 1900 to 1930

the correct option is option d

the last one: artificial selection/genetic engineering

plant breeding is modifying the genetic composition of the plant - but this isn't cloning (which is specifically introducing a gene into a genome). but you are artificially selecting for the phenotype that you want.

the second one is literally genetic engineering - the gene would have been cloned first and then inserted or genetically engineered into the new plant cell (the cotton).

linnaeus is the father of taxonomy

explanation:

which is the system of classifying and naming organisms. one of his contributions was the development of a hierarchical system of classification of nature. today, this system includes eight taxa: domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.