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The hills and canyons of California provide all three of a wildfire’s needs in abundance. Dry brush and small shrubs and trees encircle the towns. Santa Ana winds blow steadily. The winds pick up twigs or small embers and carry them miles away. Dry lightning is a common occurrence, too, and tourists’ campfires, broken electric lines, or even dropped cigarettes can spark a fire.

Which is the best summary of the information in this paragraph?

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Some tourists cause wildfires while camping and sightseeing in California.
Some tourists cause wildfires while camping and sightseeing in California.

California weather is usually windy with the occasional dry lightning storm.
California weather is usually windy with the occasional dry lightning storm.

California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.

Towns in California are surrounded by natural plants, such as trees and shrubs.
Towns in California are surrounded by natural plants, such as trees and shrubs.
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California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
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anonymousanonymous answered
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are you sure
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Yes, I am sure. The paragraph mentions that California provides all three needs for a wildfire: dry brush and small shrubs and trees (indicating a dry climate), Santa Ana winds (indicating windy conditions), and the occurrence of dry lightning (indicating lightning storms). Additionally, it mentions that tourists' campfires, broken electric lines, or dropped cigarettes can spark a fire, indicating that human activities, such as tourism, can also contribute to wildfires.
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anonymousanonymous answered
1 year ago
Which statement about an objective summary is true?(1 point)
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It conveys the central idea of the text.
It conveys the central idea of the text.

It includes the writer's opinion of the text.
It includes the writer's opinion of the text.

It describes each detail from the text.
It describes each detail from the text.

It quotes the text directly.

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The statement "It conveys the central idea of the text" is true. An objective summary should provide a concise and accurate explanation of the main idea or central theme of the text, without including the writer's opinion or quoting the text directly. It should focus on conveying the overall message or purpose of the text.
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anonymousanonymous answered
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are you sure?
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Yes, I am sure. An objective summary should convey the central idea of the text without including the writer's opinion or quoting the text directly. It should provide a concise and unbiased overview of the main points and themes discussed in the text.
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anonymousanonymous answered
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The official population of some states increased, while the populations of others decreased. As a result, the number of U.S. representatives allocated to these states changed.
What type of interaction does the underlined phrase show?

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compare and contrast

problem and solution

cause and effect

chronological

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The underlined phrase "The official population of some states increased, while the populations of others decreased" indicates a relationship between two changing populations and the result of these changes on U.S. representatives. The best option that describes the interaction shown in that phrase is:

cause and effect

The increase and decrease in populations are the causes, and the effect is the change in the number of U.S. representatives allocated to these states.