Question

read the journal entry and then answer the question. monday, november 14, 1768 we arrived at rio de janeiro, brazil. the weather was pleasant with moderate waves and low wind. at five in the evening, we anchored in five fathoms of water just above the isle of cobras. tuesday, november 15, 1768 fine weather. obtained fresh greens and beef for the ships crew. saturday, november 19, 1768 the weather was cloudy. we were busy getting water and other necessities on board, as well as caulking and repairing the ship. i had to punish seaman john thurman for refusing to help the sailmaker repair the sails. adapted from james cook, captain cooks journal during the first voyage round the world who is the primary audience? authorities financing the expedition descendants of john thurman meteorologists interested in south america travelers who want to go to brazil

Explanation:

A journal entry during a voyage would likely be for those financing the expedition. It includes details about ship - related activities (anchoring, getting supplies, ship repairs) which are relevant to financiers. The mention of punishing a crew member (Seaman John Thurman) is also an operational detail that financiers would want to know. Meteorologists would focus more on weather data in a scientific sense, not just casual mentions. Descendants of John Thurman would be a very narrow and unlikely audience for a general journal of a voyage. Travelers to Brazil would look for more tourist - oriented or navigational tips for future travel, not the internal operations of a specific ship's voyage.

Answer:

authorities financing the expedition