Question

10 why does the author begin this selection by explaining what wetlands are? f to describe the various aspects of a wetland area near a high school g to offer reasons that readers should be committed to wetland conservation h to give important background information about wetlands j to encourage readers to become involved in wetland conservation 11 what is paragraph 2 mostly about? a how the tantramar wetlands were created b why preserving freshwater wetlands is important c why a nonprofit group works to conserve wetlands d how the tantramar wetlands centre was constructed 12 what do the words came to fruition mean in paragraph 2? f became a reality g grew in importance h influenced others j drew attention

Explanation:

1. By explaining what wetlands are at the start, the author provides essential context for the following discussion. This is background - setting.
2. Without the full text, we assume that if the paragraph is about a wetland - related topic, it could be about the importance of preserving freshwater wetlands as it is a common and broad - reaching theme in wetland discussions.
3. “Came to fruition” means something was realized or achieved, so “became a reality” is the correct meaning.

Answer:

1. H. To give important background information about wetlands
2. B. Why preserving freshwater wetlands is important
3. F. Became a reality