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Expression of IdeasEasyStating a lighthouse's height

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Belle Tout lighthouse stands on a cliff in southern England. - The tower is 14 metres tall. - It was moved 17 metres inland in 1999 to escape cliff erosion. - It is now a private house. The student wants to state how tall the lighthouse is.

Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. The Belle Tout lighthouse tower is 14 metres tall.Correct
  2. B. Belle Tout lighthouse stands on a cliff in southern England.
  3. C. The lighthouse was moved 17 metres inland in 1999.
  4. D. Belle Tout is now a private house.

Answer: A. The Belle Tout lighthouse tower is 14 metres tall.

The height.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Belle Tout lighthouse stands on a cliff in southern England.
Location.
C. The lighthouse was moved 17 metres inland in 1999.
A distance moved, not a height.
D. Belle Tout is now a private house.
Its use.

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