Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumComparing the lengths of two bridges
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- The Humber Bridge in England has a main span of 1,410 metres.
- The Forth Road Bridge in Scotland has a main span of 1,006 metres.
- Both are suspension bridges.
- The Humber Bridge opened in 1981.
The student wants to compare the lengths of the two bridges' main spans.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. The Humber Bridge's main span, at 1,410 metres, is about 400 metres longer than the Forth Road Bridge's 1,006 metres.Correct
- B. The Humber Bridge opened in 1981.
- C. Both bridges are suspension bridges.
- D. The Forth Road Bridge is in Scotland.
Answer: A. The Humber Bridge's main span, at 1,410 metres, is about 400 metres longer than the Forth Road Bridge's 1,006 metres.
Both spans, compared.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The Humber Bridge opened in 1981.
- A date.
- C. Both bridges are suspension bridges.
- A type, not a length.
- D. The Forth Road Bridge is in Scotland.
- A location.
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