Question

the main objective of the \volcanoes\ page of the ready.gov website is to:
a. tell people what to do in the event of a volcanic eruption.
b. inform people about the damage done by volcanic eruptions.
c. encourage people to leave volcano danger zones.
d. persuade people to stay calm if a volcano erupts.

Explanation:

The Ready.gov website is a government - run website focused on emergency preparedness. The main objective of the "Volcanoes" page would be to provide practical guidance. Option A is about telling people what to do during a volcanic eruption, which is in line with the purpose of an emergency - preparedness website. Option B (informing about damage) is more of a secondary or background detail. Option C (encouraging to leave danger zones) is too narrow as it doesn't cover all the actions one might need to take (like what to do if already in a shelter). Option D (persuading to stay calm) is also too narrow as it doesn't address the full range of actions needed.

Answer:

A. tell people what to do in the event of a volcanic eruption.