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

C because sparse vegetation allows easy access to interesting strata

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

A remarkable, amazing, dramatic, magnificent

What is the effect of the metaphors in the sentences below from paragraph 2?

B They emphasize the allure and repulsiveness of the landscape.

How does the author achieve his purpose?

A by using descriptive phrases to explain difficult ideas

What is the significance of the selection’s structure?

C It emphasizes the constant geological changes that have shaped the area.

How does the author connect ideas in the selection?

D by giving descriptive geologic details about the topic

How does the author structure the text?

B general overview, chronological history, geographic highlights, etc.

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1
According to the selection, why has “the Big Bend” been described as a “geologist’s paradise”?
D because there are many jobs for geologists there
B because many geologists vacation there
A because it contains rocks
C because sparse vegetation allows easy access to interesting strata
2
Which group of words from the selection conveys the author’s attitude about his topic?
A remarkable, amazing, dramatic, magnificent
C complex, challenge, staggering, nightmare
D invaded, retreating, uplifted, erupted
B paradise, fortunate, proliferation, thrived
3
What is the effect of the metaphors in the sentences below from paragraph 2?
B They emphasize the allure and repulsiveness of the landscape.
D They express how interesting the landscape is to many people.
A They compare Big Bend to a contradictory dream world.
C They explain how Big Bend is enthralling to many people.
4
How does the author achieve his purpose?
B by using only formal scientific language to list data
A by using descriptive phrases to explain difficult ideas
D by using quotes from famous people to support facts
C by using bulleted phrases to clarify ideas
5
What is the significance of the selection’s structure?
D It provides the reader with an inside look at how geological maps are...
A It clarifies the existing natural boundaries of the area.
C It emphasizes the constant geological changes that have shaped the area.
B It highlights the types of living creatures that existed in the area.
6
How does the author connect ideas in the selection?
B by explaining the effects of volcanoes
A by describing geologic time periods
D by giving descriptive geologic details about the topic
C by comparing fossil remains to volcanic ash
7
How does the author structure the text?
A general overview, geographic placement, volcanic highlights, etc.
B general overview, chronological history, geographic highlights, etc.
C chronological histories by area, details about sediments and findings..
D overall history of area, history by specific time periods, etc.

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