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Related Benchmark: LA.8.6.2.2
Reporting Category: Information and Media Literacy
Type: MC: Multiple Choice
Difficulty: N/A
Question:
The sample item below is based on TheLastFrontierOfTexas.pdf
Which sentence from the brochure best emphasizes the natural beauty of Big Bend National Park?
Answer Options:
A. “Since Big Bend is one enormous ‘photo-op,’ a camera is a necessity.”
B. “Located in a setting 5,400 feet above sea level, the Lodge and each of its 72 rooms have
a breathtaking view of the spectacular mountain range.”
C. “Hiking trails to Lost Mine Peak, the South Rim, and the Window offer panoramic
mountain and desert views from high atop the peaks of the Chisos Mountains.”
D. “Stark and dramatic contrasts in topography, climate, scenery, and its unique world of
plant and animal life make Big Bend more of an awe-inspiring experience than just a
place to visit.”
Answer Key:
D
Item Context:
Determine the Validity and Reliability of Information