Question

international falls, minnesota, a city on the u.s. and canadian border, earned the legal right to call itself the icebox of the nation after battling the ski town of fraser, colorado, for the title. after learning that fraser had been using the slogan, which their own town had claimed since 1948, international falls officials headed for the u.s. patent and trademark office and successfully obtained a registration certificate. the legal victory is about more than simple bragging rights. international falls uses the icebox moniker to market itself as the countrys best location for cold - weather testing projects. the passage implies that the icebox of the nation slogan a brings both dollars and recognition to international falls. b was rightfully awarded to the city with the colder weather. c had no significant effect on the ski industry in fraser, colorado. d sparked an extended and expensive legal fight between the two towns.

Explanation:

The passage states that International Falls obtained the "Icebox of the Nation" title. It mentions that the legal victory is more than just bragging rights (recognition). Also, the town uses the moniker to market itself for cold - weather testing projects (which can bring in money, i.e., dollars). Option B is incorrect as the passage doesn't say it was awarded based on colder weather. Option C is wrong because the passage doesn't mention the effect on Fraser's ski industry. Option D is incorrect as the passage only says they battled but doesn't mention it was "extended and expensive".

Answer:

A. brings both dollars and recognition to International Falls.