Question

collecting rocks
rachel m. barker
1997
in this text, rachel m. barker discusses different types of rocks. geology is the study of rocks and other material that make up the earth’s surface.
assessment questions
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25 out of 27 answered
question 26
part a: what is the author’s most likely purpose in “collecting rocks”?
a. to highlight a few of her favorite types of rocks
b. to inform readers about how rocks can be organized
c. to identify which rocks are most valuable to collectors
d. to describe challenges geologists face when identifying rocks

Explanation:

The text states the author (Rachel M. Barker) discusses different types of rocks and geology (study of rocks/earth's surface materials). Option B says the purpose is to inform readers about how rocks can be organized. Since the text is about rock types and geology (which involves classifying/organizing rocks), this aligns. Option A is incorrect as it focuses on "her favorite rocks" (text doesn't mention favorites). Option C is incorrect as it's about "valuable to collectors" (text is about geology, not rock value for collectors). Option D is incorrect as it's about "challenges geologists face identifying rocks" (text is about discussing rock types, not challenges in identification).

Answer:

B. to inform readers about how rocks can be organized