conference was held in washington, dc. many government officials supported the idea, and the first section…

conference was held in washington, dc. many government officials supported the idea, and the first section of trail opened in 1928. the trail was completed in 1937. the appalachian trail was one of the first trails to be included in the national trail system in 1968. \ntoday, the appalachian trail conference, which has become the appalachian trail conservancy, helps protect the trail for future generations. the trail is home to more than 2,000 types of plants and animals. in fact, the trail has so many different life forms that experts believe it be the most naturally varied attraction in the national park service. \nthe reason the trail contains such a wide variety of plants and animals is because the appalachian mountains stretch from alabama to canada. the many different climates and locations of the trail allow all different types of animals and plants to live there. experts believe that the trail is not only important because of its natural variety, but also because of the many forests and waterways that it protects. \nthe purpose of this passage is to \na entertain readers with an amusing story. \nb convince readers to take care of nature. \nc inform readers about a national landmark. \nd persuade readers to hike the appalachian trail.

conference was held in washington, dc. many government officials supported the idea, and the first section of trail opened in 1928. the trail was completed in 1937. the appalachian trail was one of the first trails to be included in the national trail system in 1968. \ntoday, the appalachian trail conference, which has become the appalachian trail conservancy, helps protect the trail for future generations. the trail is home to more than 2,000 types of plants and animals. in fact, the trail has so many different life forms that experts believe it be the most naturally varied attraction in the national park service. \nthe reason the trail contains such a wide variety of plants and animals is because the appalachian mountains stretch from alabama to canada. the many different climates and locations of the trail allow all different types of animals and plants to live there. experts believe that the trail is not only important because of its natural variety, but also because of the many forests and waterways that it protects. \nthe purpose of this passage is to \na entertain readers with an amusing story. \nb convince readers to take care of nature. \nc inform readers about a national landmark. \nd persuade readers to hike the appalachian trail.

Answer

Brief Explanations:

The passage provides information about the Appalachian Trail, including its history (when conferences were held, when sections opened and it was completed, its inclusion in the National Trail System), its current protector (Appalachian Trail Conservancy), the variety of plants and animals on it, and the reason for that variety (stretching from Alabama to Canada with different climates and locations). It is presenting facts and details about this national landmark (the Appalachian Trail).

  • Option A: There is no amusing story; it's factual information.
  • Option B: While it mentions protection (through the conservancy), the main focus is not on convincing readers to take care of nature in a general sense but on informing about the trail.
  • Option D: There is no persuasion to hike the trail; it's just giving information about it.

Answer:

C. inform readers about a national landmark.