Question

the book of national parks by robert sterling yard chapter 1 at the time of this book’s publication in 1919, the national park system in the united states was barely three years old, though national parks had existed for almost fifty years. in this excerpt from his book on the national park system of the united states, the author explains why the national parks in america are the best in the world. (1) the national parks of the united states are areas of supreme scenic splendor or other unique quality which congress has set apart for the pleasure and benefit of the people. at this writing they number eighteen, sixteen of which lie within the boundaries of the united states and are reached by rail and road. those of greater importance have excellent roads, good trails, and hotels or hotel camps, or both, for the accommodation of visitors; also public camp grounds where visitors may pitch their own tents. outside the united states there are two national parks, one enclosing three celebrated volcanic craters, the other conserving the loftiest mountain on the continent. (2) the starting point for any consideration of our national parks... 5 select the correct answer from the how does the author of the passag the author orders the ideas in the making a claim about america’s national parks and giving examples to support the claim. describing a problem in america’s national parks to present a solution to fix that problem. comparing and contrasting different ideas about natural areas in order to show the importance of america’s national parks. listing events in the history of america’s national parks in the order in which they occurred. © 2025 edmentum. all rights reserved.

Explanation:

The author first claims America’s national parks are the best, then gives examples (like their number, accessibility, facilities, and comparison with foreign parks) to support this claim. Other options don't fit: no problem - solution, no comparing/contrasting ideas (just comparing US vs foreign parks to support the claim), and no chronological listing of events.

Answer:

making a claim about America's national parks and giving examples to support the claim.