This is how tree farms grow pine forests. In the spring, seedlings are planted ten feet apart in rows that are ten feet apart. After four or five years, about one-third of the trees are removed to give the remaining trees more room to grow. About three years after that, another one-third are removed. Then, every other year the lower branches are cut away so that the tree's growth is upward and not outward. Depending on the climate of the region, the trees may be harvested for paper making at 18 to 25 years of age. If the goal is logs for building, the trees need to be between 25 and 35 years old.

Question

Which is the ,begin emphasis, most, end emphasis, likely reason the author chose chronological order to organize this text?
responses
1.
to show the steps required to grow pine trees for different uses

2.
to make the comparisons among tree products clearer

3.
to emphasize the important stages of growth

4.
to explain the purposes of tree farming

Answer 1

The most likely reason the author chose chronological order to organize this text is:

1. to show the steps required to grow pine trees for different uses.

This response best reflects the sequence of planting and care for pine trees leading up to their harvesting, which indicates the progression of steps involved in the process.