Question

The gulf looked far away, melting hazily into the blue of the horizon. Which best explains why the author chose to write this description of the gulf? to help the reader understand that the gulf is located beyond walking distance. to help the reader visualize a view where water and sky are difficult. to tell apart to help the reader visualize the strong contrast between the colors of the water and sky to help the reader understand that the gulf is located off the coast of the state of Louisiana

Answer 1

I believe the correct answer is to help the reader visualize a view where water and sky are difficult to tell apart.
The author is trying to portray an image where the water and the sky are somehow blending into each other - you can't tell where one ends and the other one begins, because both items are colored similarly - various shades of blue.