1Read both passages below, then answer the question. Passage 1: 'The ocean is a place of infinite wonder and beauty. Its tides follow the pull of the moon, and its depths remain largely unexplored. Scientists believe millions of species live in waters humans have never seen.' Passage 2: 'The ocean is also a place of tremendous power and risk. Each year, storms form over warm ocean waters and strike coastlines with destructive force. Rising ocean temperatures threaten coral reefs and the countless species that depend on them.' What is the primary difference in how the two passages present the ocean?
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Answer: Passage 1 focuses on the ocean's beauty and mystery, while Passage 2 focuses on the ocean's danger and environmental challenges.
Passage 1 emphasizes wonder, beauty, and mystery. Passage 2 emphasizes power, danger, and environmental threat. Option A accurately captures this contrast. Option B speculates about authorship not supported by the text. Option C reverses the characteristics of each passage. Option D is only accurate for Passage 2.
Passage 1 emphasizes wonder, beauty, and mystery. Passage 2 emphasizes power, danger, and environmental threat. Option A accurately captures this contrast. Option B speculates about authorship not supported by the text. Option C reverses the characteristics of each passage. Option D is only accurate for Passage 2.