Question

Multiple Choice Question
A student is evaluating the passage for use in a research project about the causes and consequences of major U.S. natural disasters.
Which statement BEST explains why this source is credible and relevant for the student’s purpose?
A.

It includes detailed personal stories from the hurricane survivors that illustrate emotional impact.
B.

It uses vivid language and comparisons to hurricanes in fiction to create suspense for readers.
C.

It is adapted from a government archive and includes factual comparisons to other historical disasters.
D
.

It focuses on the rebuilding efforts in the years after Hurricane Katrina and how people recovered.

Answer 1

C

Being adapted from a government archive and including factual comparisons to other historical disasters makes the source both credible (official records) and directly relevant to studying causes and consequences.