question 8 of 10\nread this passage:\nthe sound of horses hooves hitting cracked earth\nreverberated around…

question 8 of 10\nread this passage:\nthe sound of horses hooves hitting cracked earth\nreverberated around the walls of the canyon. a lone eagle\nswooped overhead as the band of cowboys galloped along\nthe narrow stream cutting through the landscape. during\nthe rainy season, the stream would become a thundering\nriver, sweeping the rocks and tumbleweeds away in a\nharsh current. but now, with the stream nearly dry, the men\non horses wondered whether it would even provide them\nwith enough water for their journey.\nwhat is the setting of the passage?\na. futuristic metropolis\nb. present - day england\nc. 1900s bustling city\nd. 1800s american west

question 8 of 10\nread this passage:\nthe sound of horses hooves hitting cracked earth\nreverberated around the walls of the canyon. a lone eagle\nswooped overhead as the band of cowboys galloped along\nthe narrow stream cutting through the landscape. during\nthe rainy season, the stream would become a thundering\nriver, sweeping the rocks and tumbleweeds away in a\nharsh current. but now, with the stream nearly dry, the men\non horses wondered whether it would even provide them\nwith enough water for their journey.\nwhat is the setting of the passage?\na. futuristic metropolis\nb. present - day england\nc. 1900s bustling city\nd. 1800s american west

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Brief Explanations:

The passage mentions "cowboys" and a landscape with a canyon, a stream (which becomes a river in the rainy season), and cracked earth. Cowboys are strongly associated with the 1800s American West. A futuristic metropolis (Option A) would have different elements like advanced technology. Present - day England (Option B) has a different geographical and cultural context. A 1900s bustling city (Option C) would have more urban features rather than the described natural, canyon - stream - cowboy setting.

Answer:

D. 1800s American West