Question

read this portion of an outline from a passage.

i. organic produce is healthier than conventional produce
a. organic produce

1. no artificial pesticides are used.
2. no artificial fertilizers are used.
3. crops that are genetically modified organisms are not used.
4. organic produce has higher antioxidant content compared to conventional.

b. conventional produce

1. artificial pesticides are used.
2. artificial fertilizers are used.
3. crops that are genetically modified organisms can be used.
4. conventional produce has low antioxidant contents compared to organic produce.

what are the points of comparison used in this passage?

• planting methods, watering methods, harvesting methods, and storage methods
• the pros and cons of organic farming methods versus the pros and cons of conventional farming methods
• artificial pesticide use, artificial fertilizer use, genetically modified organism use, and antioxidant levels
• the passage compares the health properties of organic produce to those of conventional produce

Explanation:

Analyze the structure of the outline

The outline compares "Organic produce" (A) and "Conventional produce" (B) under the main heading "Organic produce is healthier than conventional produce" (I).

Identify the sub-points under each category

Under both A and B, four corresponding sub-points are listed:

1. Use of artificial pesticides (No vs. Yes)
2. Use of artificial fertilizers (No vs. Yes)
3. Use of genetically modified organisms (No vs. Yes)
4. Antioxidant content/levels (Higher vs. Low)

Match sub-points to the answer choices

The four sub-points represent the specific criteria or "points of comparison" used to contrast the two types of produce. These match the third option: artificial pesticide use, artificial fertilizer use, genetically modified organism use, and antioxidant levels.

Answer:

• (A) planting methods, watering methods, harvesting methods, and storage methods
• (B) the pros and cons of organic farming methods versus the pros and cons of conventional farming methods
• (C) artificial pesticide use, artificial fertilizer use, genetically modified organism use, and antioxidant levels (Correct answer)
• (D) the passage compares the health properties of organic produce to those of conventional produce