Question

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anchorage, alaska is one of the largest cities in the u.s., covering over 1,958 square miles. many large cities cover an area of 100 square miles or less. anchorage sports many tall buildings, malls, hotels, and bicycle paths. anchorage received its current name in 1915. its residents chose \anchorage\ because ships anchored there.
what is the main focus of this paragraph?
a. the explanation of the size of large cities
b. the description of anchorage, alaska
c. the reason behind tall buildings in cities
d. the stories behind u.s. cities’ names

Explanation:

The paragraph talks about Anchorage, Alaska's size, its structures (tall buildings, malls, etc.), and the origin of its name. Option A is incorrect as it only focuses on large cities' size, but the paragraph is mainly about Anchorage. Option C is wrong as the paragraph doesn't explain the reason for tall buildings. Option D is incorrect as it's only about Anchorage's name, not all U.S. cities' names. Option B correctly captures that the paragraph describes Anchorage, Alaska.

Answer:

B. the description of Anchorage, Alaska