Question

3 read the following sentences.
\missionaries arrived on the islands of hawaii. they thought surfing was sinful and tried to ban it. they also brought diseases to the islands. by 1800, the hawaiian population had declined by 48% since cook had arrived in hawaii. by 1840, the population had declined by 84%. during this time, surfing almost disappeared.\
what conclusion can you draw based on this evidence?
a surfing almost disappeared because the hawaiian population declined so much that there werent enough people to keep the sport alive.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the text and option:

The text states the Hawaiian population declined drastically (48% by 1800, 84% by 1840) and “surfing almost disappeared” during this time. Option A connects the population decline to surfing’s near - disappearance (fewer people to sustain the sport). Other potential factors (missionaries’ ban attempt) are noted, but the population decline’s scale and timing align with A’s logic.

Answer:

A. Surfing almost disappeared because the Hawaiian population declined so much that there weren’t enough people to keep the sport alive.