Question

read the passage.
a spring is a body of water that forms when groundwater gathers on the earth’s surface. a lake is a body of water that is surrounded by land on all sides. some lakes are springs, but not all. the springs in florida are unique natural resources that should be protected at all costs.
which idea does the speaker emphasize by using compare/contrast in this passage?
○ springs are important assets.
○ springs are more fragile than lakes.
○ springs can form anywhere.
○ springs are more common than lakes.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Option 1: The passage says Florida springs are unique natural resources to protect, implying springs (like these) are important assets. The compare/contrast (spring vs lake definition, and some lakes being springs) sets up to highlight spring's importance (needing protection as unique).
• Option 2: No info on fragility comparison.
• Option 3: No info on spring formation location range.
• Option 4: No info on spring vs lake commonality.

Answer:

A. Springs are important assets.