Question

stimulus text 1: informational article excerpt
urban gardens and communities
urban gardens provide fresh produce in neighborhoods with limited access to grocery stores. in addition to improving nutrition, these gardens often become gathering spaces that strengthen relationships among residents.
stimulus text 2: interview excerpt
interview with a city planner
\community gardens do more than grow food,\ explains a city planner. \they encourage collaboration, teach valuable skills, and help residents feel invested in their neighborhoods.\

1. which statement best synthesizes information from both texts to create a new understanding about urban gardens?

a) urban gardens are primarily designed to teach residents how to grow vegetables
b) urban gardens help communities by improving nutrition and encouraging social cooperation
c) city planners believe urban gardens should replace traditional parks
d) urban gardens are most effective in neighborhoods with many residents

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The texts say urban gardens provide fresh produce and strengthen relationships, not primarily to teach growing vegetables. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Text 1 says they strengthen relationships (social cooperation) and Text 2 says they encourage collaboration (social cooperation) and improve nutrition. This matches.
• Option 3: No text suggests city planners want urban gardens to replace traditional parks. Eliminate.
• Option 4: The texts don't focus on effectiveness based on resident count. Eliminate.

Answer:

Urban gardens help communities by improving nutrition and encouraging social cooperation