Set 15: Rhetorical Synthesis (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
A student is writing about climate zones. The student wants to explain what determines a region's climate. Notes: - Latitude affects the angle of incoming sunlight. - Ocean currents distribute heat around the globe. - Mountain ranges influence precipitation patterns. - Climate differs from daily weather conditions.
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 what DETERMINES climate. Latitude, ocean currents, and mountains are determining factors. 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:
• "explain what determines a region's climate"
• "Latitude affects the angle"
• "Ocean currents distribute heat"
• "Mountain ranges influence precipitation"
Why others are wrong: B (Distinguishes climate from weather but doesn't explain determinants.), C (Describes climate zones but not what determines them.), D (Discusses study methods, not determinants.).
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