Question

the klondike region in northwestern canada is most notably known for the gold rush that occurred there from 1896 to 1899. gold was discovered by local miners in 1896, bringing miners from all over the world. an estimated 100 000 prospectors arrived with hopes of finding gold. however, the route to the klondike was not easy. access to the territory required multiple stages. some prospectors first traveled by land, which required the aid of dogs to traverse the terrain. other prospectors traveled by boat around the region. but whenever they traveled to the region, the only way to get into the klondike was by boat or the yukon river. this limited access and made it challenging not only to the prospectors to arrive but also for delivery of the needed supplies throughout the year. however, the appeal of the opportunity to discover gold inspired many to travel there anyway. select the correct answer. which definition best supports the meaning of the word prospectors as used in the passage? a. people with financial expectations b. people as potential customers c. people looking for minerals d. people living in the klondike

Explanation:

The passage mentions that miners and prospectors came to the Klondike in search of gold. Prospectors are typically people who search for minerals, especially valuable ones like gold. The other options do not match the context of the word "prospectors" as used in the passage about the Klondike gold - rush.

Answer:

C. people looking for minerals