Question

read the passage. then answer the question.
australia is known for its surfing because of the swells, or high waves, in the
which context clue from the passage best helps you
understand the meaning of weathered?
ocean that surrounds it. but did you know australia also has a large rock formation
called wave rock? it looks like an ocean wave breaking before it tumbles to the
shore. geologists call this land formation a flared slope. flared slopes are
commonly found in granite that has been weathered. wind, rain, and the sun often
a flared slopes
weather rock. flared slopes, like wave rock, are believed to be worn down by
b land formation
c wind, rain, and the sun
groundwater.
d granite

Explanation:

Context clues are words or phrases that help define an unknown word. In the passage, "weathered" is described as being affected by "wind, rain, and the sun". These elements give a clue about what "weathered" means (being worn down by natural elements). Option A ("flared slopes") is just a description of the rock formation's shape. Option B ("land formation") is too general. Option D ("granite") is the type of rock, not related to the action of weathering. Only option C directly relates to the forces that cause weathering.

Answer:

C. wind, rain, and the sun