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Problem

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:

The student wants to emphasize how harsh the conditions can be in the tundra. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

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Clue

The correct choice must directly highlight the extreme cold and difficulty of survival, not mild seasons or number of plants.

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Sumup

Please summarize Problem, Hint, Clue

Choices

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Choice-A

Choice A is correct because it clearly stresses the harshness of conditions with specific freezing temperatures.

Correct Winters in the tundra are especially harsh, with temperatures averaging a frigid −30 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Choice-B

Choice B is wrong because it focuses on animal survival, not the harshness.

Wrong Animals that have adapted to harsh winter conditions can survive tundra winters

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Choice-C

Choice C is wrong since it talks about plant variety, not harshness.

Wrong There are around 1,700 different kinds of plants that can live in the tundra, where average temperatures can reach a mild 54 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Choice-D

Choice D is wrong because it mentions plant and animal survival, not harshness.

Wrong Along with animals that have adapted to the tundra’s conditions, around 1,700 different kinds of plants can live in the tundra.

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Answer

Option

A

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Sumup

Please summarize choices