Question

16 which statement best supports the idea that the public values museums? a \the museum attracted visitors with a variety of displays that included plays, unusual exhibits, and live animal shows.\ b \the first museum in this country was founded by the charleston library society in south carolina in 1773.\ c \in fact, over 850 million people visit american museums every year.\ d \there are many types of museums suited to a wide range of interests.\

Explanation:

To determine which statement best supports the idea that the public values museums, we analyze each option:

• Option A describes how the museum attracts visitors with its displays, but it focuses on the museum's offerings rather than public value.
• Option B provides historical information about the first museum's founding, which doesn't directly show public value.
• Option C states that over 850 million people visit American museums every year. A large number of annual visitors indicates that the public places value on museums, as many people choose to spend their time there.
• Option D talks about the variety of museum types, not about public valuation.

Answer:

C. "In fact, over 850 million people visit American museums every year."