While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
● The United States has designated more than 500 areas National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs).
● Some NWRs were established specifically to protect endangered species.
● The St. Johns NWR is a 6,255-acre area in Florida, on the Atlantic coast.
● It was established to protect the endangered dusky seaside sparrow.
● The Bitter Creek NWR is a 14,054-acre area in California, on the Pacific coast.
● It was established to protect the endangered California condor.
The student wants to contrast the two NWRs. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Explanation
Answer: 3) While the St. Johns NWR is in Florida, on the Atlantic coast, the Bitter Creek NWR is in California, on the Pacific coast.
Goal: Contrast the two NWRs.
Why? Contrasting requires showing how they differ on the same dimension. Choice 3 compares their locations—Atlantic vs. Pacific coast—showing geographic difference.
Traps:
- A) Only mentions California condor → incomplete
- B) Both protect endangered species → similarity, not contrast
- D) General statement → only names St. Johns