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Expression of IdeasMediumDescribing a sequence of historical events

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - In 1859 a settler released 24 rabbits in Victoria, Australia, for hunting. - By 1900 rabbits had spread across most of the continent. - They stripped grazing land and drove native plants toward extinction. - A 1,800-kilometre fence built in 1907 failed to hold them back.

The student wants to trace how the rabbit problem unfolded. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. From 24 rabbits released for hunting in 1859, the population spread across most of Australia by 1900, stripping grazing land, and even an 1,800-kilometre fence built in 1907 failed to stop them.Correct
  2. B. Rabbits are not native to Australia.
  3. C. A settler released 24 rabbits in 1859.
  4. D. A long fence was built in 1907.

Answer: A. From 24 rabbits released for hunting in 1859, the population spread across most of Australia by 1900, stripping grazing land, and even an 1,800-kilometre fence built in 1907 failed to stop them.

Release, spread, damage, failed fence: the sequence.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Rabbits are not native to Australia.
Background, not the sequence.
C. A settler released 24 rabbits in 1859.
Only the first event.
D. A long fence was built in 1907.
Only the last event.

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