Question

review the journal entry and then answer the question. monday, november 14, 1768 we arrived at rio de janeiro, brazil. the weather was pleasant with moderate waves and low wind. at five in the evening, we anchored in five fathoms of water just above the isle of cobras. tuesday, november 15, 1768 fine weather. obtained fresh greens and beef for the ships crew. saturday, november 19, 1768 the weather was cloudy. we were busy getting water and other necessities on board, as well as caulking and repairing the ship. i had to punish seaman john thurman for refusing to help the sailmaker repair the sails. adapted from james cook, captain cooks journal during the first voyage round the world which best indicates that the primary audience is authorities financing the expedition? the writer provides a factual record of the ships activities. the writer records his daily thoughts and feelings. the writer includes information about the weather. the writer mentions the ships arrival in rio de janeiro, brazil.

Explanation:

Financiers would be interested in how their money is being used, and a factual record of ship - related activities shows the progress and use of resources. Daily thoughts/feelings are personal and not relevant to financiers. Weather and arrival details are less indicative of financial - use than ship activities.

Answer:

The writer provides a factual record of the ship's activities.