How does the author achieve his purpose?

by using descriptive phrases to explain difficult ideas

How does the author connect ideas in the selection?

by giving descriptive geologic details about the topic

According to the text, why has "the Big Bend" been described as a "geologist's paradise?"

sparse vegetation allows easy access to interesting strata

What is the effect of the metaphor from paragraph 2?

The emphasize the allure and repulsiveness of the landscape.

Which group of words from the selection conveys the author's attitude about his topic?

remarkable, amazing, dramatic, magnificant

What is the significance of the selection's structure?

It emphasizes the constant geological changes that have...

How does the author structure the text?

B. general overview, chronological history...

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EOC Passage 1 - Geology Fieldnotes 1-8

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2
How does the author achieve his purpose?
by using quotes from famous people to support facts
by using descriptive phrases to explain difficult ideas
by using only formal scientific language to list data
by using bulleted phrases to clarify ideas
3
How does the author connect ideas in the selection?
by giving descriptive geologic details about the topic
by comparing fossil remains to volcanic ash
by explaining the effects of volcanoes
by describing geologic time periods
4
According to the text, why has "the Big Bend" been described as a "geologist's paradise?"
sparse vegetation allows easy access to interesting strata
many geologists vacation there
there are many jobs for geologists there
it contains rocks
5
What is the effect of the metaphor from paragraph 2?
The emphasize the allure and repulsiveness of the landscape.
They compare Big Bend to a contradictory dream world.
The explain how Big Bend is enthralling to many people.
The express how interesting the landscape is to many people.
6
Which group of words from the selection conveys the author's attitude about his topic?
complex, challenge, staggering, nightmare
invaded, retreating, uplifted, erupted
remarkable, amazing, dramatic, magnificant
paradise, fortunate, proliferate, thrived
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What is the significance of the selection's structure?
It emphasizes the constant geological changes that have...
It highlights the types of living creatures that existed...
It provides the reader with an inside look at how...
It clarifies the existing natural boundaries of the area.
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How does the author structure the text?
A. general overview, geographic placement...
D. overall history of area, history by specific time...
B. general overview, chronological history...
C. chronological histories by area, details about...

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