Question

read this passage. rocky mountain national park, nicknamed
ocky,\ is a true marvel of the american west and contains a variety of animals, plant life, and even climates. there are four ecosystems inside rocky mountain national park: riparian, montane, subalpine, and alpine tundra. you might see a moose or mule deer drinking from a pond in a riparian ecosystem, which are areas that are near streams or lakes. riparian ecosystems can be found within the other three ecosystems. the montane ecosystem is the lowest in elevation at rocky. there you will find ponderosa pine trees and wide - open mountain meadows, lush with wildflowers in the summer. climb a little higher into the subalpine ecosystem, where long winters and short, cool summers make up the climate. look high into a limber pine tree and you might spot a clarks nutcracker, nibbling on pine seeds. finally, the highest elevation in rocky is the alpine tundra. bitter cold and wind - blasted defines this ecosystem with its jagged mountain tops that are capped with snow even in late august. each of these ecosystems has a quality all its own, but they are all interconnected, comprising a true american treasure:
ocky.\ which of the following is a major supporting detail in the one - paragraph essay above? finally, the highest elevation in rocky is the alpine tundra. rocky mountain national park, nicknamed
ocky,\ is a true marvel of the american west. there you will find ponderosa pine trees and wide - open mountain meadows, lush with wildflowers in the summer. each of these ecosystems has a quality all its own, but they are all interconnected, comprising a true american treasure:
ocky.\

Explanation:

A major supporting detail provides specific information about the main - idea. The passage is about the different ecosystems in Rocky Mountain National Park. "There you will find ponderosa pine trees and wide - open mountain meadows, lush with wildflowers in the summer" gives specific details about the montane ecosystem, a part of the park's ecosystems. The other options are either the main idea or a summary statement.

Answer:

C. There you will find ponderosa pine trees and wide - open mountain meadows, lush with wildflowers in the summer.