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Expression of IdeasEasySynthesis: introducing the Great Barrier Reef

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The Great Barrier Reef lies off the coast of Queensland, Australia. - It is the world's largest coral reef system. - It is made up of about 2,900 separate reefs. - It can be seen from space.

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

  1. A. The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system.Correct
  2. B. It is made up of about 2,900 separate reefs.
  3. C. It can be seen from space.
  4. D. Queensland is a state in Australia.

Answer: A. The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system.

Name, place, and what it is.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. It is made up of about 2,900 separate reefs.
Assumes the reader knows what it is.
C. It can be seen from space.
Assumes the reader knows what it is.
D. Queensland is a state in Australia.
About Queensland, not the reef.

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