Question

read the passage.

an unidentified object was reported twenty miles west of phoenix, arizona. an observer saw the object fall from the sky in what he called \a fiery cloud.\ it fell to earth at approximately 3:15 p.m. on june 12, 2014. rumors spread rapidly, and soon nearby residents were speculating about the objects source. many voiced concerns about aliens. within a few hours, nasa scientists concluded that the spherical metal object was likely part of a spacecraft that survived reentry.

which factual details does the author include to inform readers? select 3 options.

\twenty miles west of phoenix\
\3:15 p.m. on june 12, 2014\

umors spread\
\concerns about aliens\
\spherical metal object\

Explanation:

Analyze the prompt and passage

The question asks us to identify three factual details that the author includes to inform readers. We will use Textual Evidence to evaluate which options represent objective, verifiable facts from the passage rather than subjective rumors or speculations.

Evaluate the options

• "twenty miles west of Phoenix": This is a specific, objective geographical location describing where the event occurred. It is a factual detail.
• "3:15 p.m. on June 12, 2014": This is a specific, objective timestamp indicating exactly when the event occurred. It is a factual detail.
• "Rumors spread": This describes the reaction and subjective gossip of the public, not a concrete factual detail about the object or event itself.
• "concerns about aliens": This represents speculation and subjective opinions of the residents, not verified factual information.
• "spherical metal object": This is a physical description of the object verified by NASA scientists in the passage. It is a factual detail.

Select the three correct options

Based on our analysis, the three factual details are:

1. "twenty miles west of Phoenix"
2. "3:15 p.m. on June 12, 2014"
3. "spherical metal object"

Answer:

• "twenty miles west of Phoenix" (Correct answer)
• "3:15 p.m. on June 12, 2014" (Correct answer)
• "Rumors spread"
• "concerns about aliens"
• "spherical metal object" (Correct answer)