Set 12: Rhetorical Synthesis (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
A student is writing about deforestation. The student wants to emphasize the role of forests in climate regulation. Notes: - Forests absorb 2.6 billion tons of carbon dioxide annually. - Deforestation releases stored carbon into the atmosphere. - Tropical forests are being cleared at 10 million hectares per year. - Forests are home to 80% of terrestrial species.
Which choice most effectively uses information from the notes to accomplish the student's goal?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to effectively combine information to achieve a goal. The goal is climate regulation role. CO2 absorption and carbon release directly explain forests' climate impact. The correct synthesis will use relevant details from the notes in a logical, purposeful way. Focus on what the question asks you to accomplish, then choose the answer that best achieves that goal using the provided information. Effective synthesis requires selecting and combining the most relevant information to achieve a specific purpose. Not all provided notes may be equally useful. Focus on what best accomplishes the stated goal while maintaining logical coherence.
Key Evidence:
• "role of forests in climate regulation"
• "absorb 2.6 billion tons of carbon dioxide"
• "releases stored carbon"
Why others are wrong: D (Addresses biodiversity, not climate regulation.), B (Shows deforestation rate but not climate role.), A (General statement; doesn't explain climate role specifically.).
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