Question

During high school, Dana volunteered with a local charity that protects sea turtle nests. She would scour the beaches for new nests and mark them so that tourists would stay away. When a nest was hatching, Dana joined other volunteers to help guide the newborn turtles safely into the surf. Even though Dana was not paid for her time, how might she have benefitted from this experience?

(1 point)

Dana could have discovered that she has an interest in marine biology.


Dana could count her time toward a college math class.


Dana learned how to speak in front of large crowds.


Dana could become famous for her efforts.

Answer 1

Dana could have discovered that she has an interest in marine biology.

Volunteering gave her hands-on exposure to marine conservation work, which could reveal or deepen an interest in that field.