Question

What is the purpose of including the map of Alaska with the text?

A.
to help the reader understand the trail routes

B.
to explain the routes taken by the winning teams

C.
to emphasize the difficulty of the race

D.
to show the mileage between each of the checkpoints

Answer 1

The purpose of including the map of Alaska with the text is likely to help the reader understand the trail routes. Therefore, the best answer would be:

**A. to help the reader understand the trail routes**.