Question

Africa is a continent that teems with interesting animals. Many people travel to Africa to see these wonders of nature. People who travel to Africa often choose to go on safaris. A safari is a journey or trip. According to etymologists, the word safari appeared in the mid- to late-1800s. It was first used to refer to a hunting trip, usually to Africa. Now, people commonly use it to describe a trip during which people view many types of wildlife.
The nature in Africa is unlike any other place on Earth. Africa has one of the most diverse animal populations in the world. However, many people who go on safaris hope to see the “Big Five” animals. The Big Five include the lion, the leopard, the elephant, the rhino, and the buffalo. Africa is the only place where the Big Five live together in the wild. Not everyone on a safari will see all of the Big Five. The number of each type of animal varies in different parts of the continent. The best place to see a large assortment of wild animals is at a park or a reserve.

Maya is giving an oral presentation about safaris. She is using this passage as one of her sources. Which would be the MOST APPROPRIATE visual graphic to support her presentation?
A) a map of the world with the continent of Africa circled or highlighted
B) a map of the continent of Africa, with clear listings of individual countries
C) a picture containing a lion, the leopard, the elephant, the rhino, and the buffalo
D) a picture of the African Adventure Zoo containing a giraffe, a zebra, a hippopotamus, and a crocodile

Answer 1

Answer:

C) a picture containing a lion, the leopard, the elephant, the rhino, and the buffalo

Explanation:

A picture of the Big Five animals is most appropriate because her presentation is about safaris, which is when people go to see types of wildlife. It would be logical to show the different types of wildlife together.

It does not say her presentation is about safaris in Africa.

A) Most people people already know where Africa is. Safaris don't necessarily have to be in Africa. A map is not very interesting to look at.

B) The presentation has nothing to do with the different countries of Africa.

D) The presentation is not about animals in a zoo. It is also not about giraffes, zebras, hippopotamuses and crocodiles.