Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumStating a distance and a direction
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- The lighthouse stands 3 kilometres north of the harbour.
- It was built in 1871.
- It is 28 metres tall.
- Its light can be seen 20 kilometres out to sea.
The student wants to tell readers where the lighthouse is in relation to the harbour.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. The lighthouse stands 3 kilometres north of the harbour.Correct
- B. The lighthouse was built in 1871.
- C. The lighthouse is 28 metres tall.
- D. The lighthouse's light can be seen 20 kilometres out to sea.
Answer: A. The lighthouse stands 3 kilometres north of the harbour.
Where, relative to the harbour.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The lighthouse was built in 1871.
- When.
- C. The lighthouse is 28 metres tall.
- Height.
- D. The lighthouse's light can be seen 20 kilometres out to sea.
- Range.
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