Question

5.5.7 quiz: writing history: the past, present, and future of globalization
indicators 2010 highlights the sometimes rapidly growing competitiveness of other nations and economies. while globalization of s&e research holds great promise for the advancement of scientific knowledge and for international collaboration, the u.s. government, as the primary support for u.s. basic and academic research, must respond to growing capabilities outside our borders. we urge federal attention and action to sustain u.s. world leadership in s&e research in response to growing s&e capacity around the world. our nations future prosperity and security depend on strong and unwavering federal commitment to this goal.
a. to make a prediction about future science and engineering research
b. to provide concrete details that support a specific claim
c. to remind readers about the overall topic of the essay
d. to argue that the united states has a weak science and engineering research program

Explanation:

The passage notes the growing global S&E competitiveness, argues that U.S. federal action is needed to maintain U.S. leadership in this area, and ties this to national prosperity/security. Option A is incorrect as it focuses on urging action, not predicting future research. Option B is wrong because there are no concrete supporting details provided here. Option D is false; the passage does not claim the U.S. program is weak, only that other nations are growing. Option C fits as the passage centers on the topic of globalization of S&E research and U.S. leadership, reinforcing the essay's core theme.

Answer:

C. To remind readers about the overall topic of the essay