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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A 'sea fret' is a fog that rolls in from the sea. - It forms when warm air passes over cold water. - It is common on the east coast of England in spring. - It can lower the temperature by ten degrees in minutes. The student wants to define a sea fret and explain what causes it.

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

  1. A. A sea fret is a fog that rolls in from the sea, formed when warm air passes over cold water.Correct
  2. B. A sea fret is common on the east coast in spring.
  3. C. A sea fret can lower the temperature by ten degrees in minutes.
  4. D. A sea fret is a fog.

Answer: A. A sea fret is a fog that rolls in from the sea, formed when warm air passes over cold water.

Definition and cause.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. A sea fret is common on the east coast in spring.
Where and when, no cause.
C. A sea fret can lower the temperature by ten degrees in minutes.
An effect, no cause.
D. A sea fret is a fog.
Incomplete definition.

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