How does the author connect ideas in the selection?

by giving descriptive geologic details about the topic

What is the significance of the selection’s structure?

Emphasizes constant geological changes that shape the area

How does the author structure the text?

overview,history, geography, volcanoes, faults, earthquakes

What's the effect of the metaphors in the sentences from paragraph 2? "Not all... a nightmare"

They emphasize the allure and repulsiveness of the landscape

According to the selection, why has “the Big Bend” been described as a“geologist’s paradise”?

sparse vegetation allows easy access to interesting strata

Which group of words from the selection conveys the author’s attitude about histopic?

remarkable, amazing, dramatic, magnificent

How does the author achieve his purpose?

by using descriptive phrases to explain difficult ideas

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EOC - Big Bend National Park

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1
How does the author connect ideas in the selection?
by giving descriptive geologic details about the topic
by describing geologic time periods
by explaining the effects of volcanoes
by comparing fossil remains to volcanic ash
2
What is the significance of the selection’s structure?
It clarifies the existing natural boundaries of the area.
Highlights the types of creatures that existed in the area
Provides you with inside look at how geological maps created
Emphasizes constant geological changes that shape the area
3
How does the author structure the text?
history, details about sediments, earthquakes, volcanoes
history-area,history-time periods, geology,major discoveries
overview,geography,volcanic highlights, creatures, history
overview,history, geography, volcanoes, faults, earthquakes
4
What's the effect of the metaphors in the sentences from paragraph 2? "Not all... a nightmare"
They explain how Big Bend is enthralling to many people.
They express how interesting the landscape is to many people
They emphasize the allure and repulsiveness of the landscape
They compare Big Bend to a contradictory dream world.
5
According to the selection, why has “the Big Bend” been described as a“geologist’s paradise”?
because it contains rocks
because many geologists vacation there
because there are many jobs for geologists there
sparse vegetation allows easy access to interesting strata
6
Which group of words from the selection conveys the author’s attitude about histopic?
remarkable, amazing, dramatic, magnificent
paradise, fortunate, proliferation, thrived
invaded, retreating, uplifted, erupted
complex, challenge, staggering, nightmare
7
How does the author achieve his purpose?
by using quotes from famous people to support facts
by using bulleted phrases to clarify ideas
by using only formal scientific language to list data
by using descriptive phrases to explain difficult ideas

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