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Expression of IdeasEasySynthesis: introducing a place to an unfamiliar audience

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Kelder Water is a reservoir in northern England. - It was completed in 1982 and is the largest artificial lake in the United Kingdom by capacity. - It holds about 200 billion litres of water. - The surrounding forest is the largest planted forest in England. - The area has some of the darkest night skies in the country.

The student wants to introduce Kelder Water to an audience unfamiliar with it. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Kelder Water, a reservoir in northern England completed in 1982, is the largest artificial lake in the United Kingdom by capacity.Correct
  2. B. It holds about 200 billion litres of water.
  3. C. The surrounding forest is the largest planted forest in England.
  4. D. The area has some of the darkest night skies.

Answer: A. Kelder Water, a reservoir in northern England completed in 1982, is the largest artificial lake in the United Kingdom by capacity.

Name, what, where, and its claim to note.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. It holds about 200 billion litres of water.
Doesn't name the reservoir.
C. The surrounding forest is the largest planted forest in England.
About the forest, not the reservoir.
D. The area has some of the darkest night skies.
About the skies.

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