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adapted from humboldt in the new world
by anna marıa gillis
alexander von humboldt, a prussian naturalist, born in
1769, was the preeminent scientist of his day. most known
for his work in latin america, he embarked on his first
journey there in 1799. in a letter to a friend, he wrote, \i
shall try to find out how the forces of nature interact upon
one another and how the geographic environment
influences plant and animal life. in other words, i must find
out about the unity of nature.\
latin americans and europeans are more likely to
know of humboldts legacy than people in the united
states, where the names of places are the main reminders
of the man considered by many to be the father of modern
gcography. during his five years in latin america,
humboldt marked the course of rivers, measured
mountains, recorded the vocabulary of indigenous
languages, studied the artifacts of the aztec and other
civilizations, and collected economic data. he traversed
vast llanos and paddled wild waterways in a forty-foot
canoe crammed with twelve men, monkeys, a mastiff, and
equipment that included chronometers, barometers,
telescopes, thermometers, and more.
read the sentence from the passage.
through his work, humboldt challenged european notions about a continent that to some degree had been
shaped by people who had never set foot in south america.
what does this sentence imply?
a. europeans had a difficult time learning about latin america because of a lack of resources.
b. humboldt relied on his persuasive speaking abilities to change peoples minds about latin america.
c. there were many misconceptions about latin america in other parts of the world at the time.
d. europeans had little interest in exploring latin america compared to other continents.
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Explanation:

The passage discusses Humboldt's work in Latin America. The sentence in question implies that Europeans had misconceptions about Latin America. Option C is correct as it aligns with the idea that there were misunderstandings (misconceptions) about Latin America at the time.

Answer:

C. There were many misconceptions about Latin America in other parts of the world at the time.