Question

the book of national parks by robert sterling yard
chapter i
at the time of this books publication in 1919, the national park system in the united states was barely three years old, though national parks had existed for almost fifty years. in this excerpt from his book on the national park system of the united states, the author explains why the national parks in america are the best in the world.
(1) the national parks of the united states are areas of supreme scenic splendor or other unique quality which congress has set apart for the pleasure and benefit of the people. at this writing they number eighteen, sixteen of which lie within the boundaries of the united states and are reached by rail and road. those of greater importance have excellent roads, good trails, and hotels or hotel camps, or both, for the accommodation of visitors; also public camp grounds where visitors may pitch their own tents. outside the united states there are two national parks, one enclosing three celebrated volcanic craters, the other conserving the loftiest mountain on the continent.
(2) the starting - point for any consideration of
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select the correct answer.
the information in paragraph 12 helps to refine which of the authors claims?
a. the establishment of the national park system has allowed americans many new opportunities.
b. the beauty of the united states mountains match that of any foreign mountain range.
c. the united states natural treasures are in many ways superior to those of other nations.
d. there are a number of geographic features in the united states that cannot be found anywhere else.

Explanation:

The passage emphasizes the superiority of the US national - park system and natural treasures. Paragraph 12 likely supports the claim that the US natural treasures are superior to those of other nations. Option A focuses on opportunities rather than superiority, option B only mentions mountains, and option D is about unique geographic features rather than overall superiority.

Answer:

C. The United States' natural treasures are in many ways superior to those of other nations.