Expression of IdeasMediumDescribing a sequence of events
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- In 1815 the volcano Tambora erupted in Indonesia.
- Ash in the atmosphere cooled the Northern Hemisphere.
- 1816 became known in Europe and North America as 'the year without a summer'.
- Crops failed and food prices rose sharply.
The student wants to describe the chain of events that followed the eruption. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. After Tambora erupted in 1815, its ash cooled the Northern Hemisphere, and in 1816 — 'the year without a summer' — crops failed and food prices soared.Correct
- B. Tambora is a volcano in Indonesia.
- C. 1816 was called 'the year without a summer'.
- D. Food prices rose sharply.
Answer: A. After Tambora erupted in 1815, its ash cooled the Northern Hemisphere, and in 1816 — 'the year without a summer' — crops failed and food prices soared.
Eruption, ash, cooling, failed crops, high prices: the chain in order.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Tambora is a volcano in Indonesia.
- Location only, no events.
- C. 1816 was called 'the year without a summer'.
- The name of the year, with no cause or effect.
- D. Food prices rose sharply.
- The last link with nothing before it.
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