While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
<ul> <li>The aurora borealis (Northern Lights) is a natural light display.</li> <li>It occurs in high-latitude regions near the Arctic.</li> <li>It is caused by charged particles from the Sun colliding with Earth's atmosphere.</li> <li>The colors range from green and pink to red and blue.</li> <li>It is most visible during periods of high solar activity.</li> </ul> The student wants to introduce the aurora borealis to an audience unfamiliar with it. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?Which choice most effectively makes the student's point?
- A
It occurs near the Arctic.
- Bcheck_circle
The aurora borealis is a natural light display in high-latitude regions caused by charged particles from the Sun colliding with Earth's atmosphere.
- C
It is most visible during periods of high solar activity.
- D
Colors range from green and pink to red and blue.
Explanation
An introduction defines and explains. Choice C defines, locates, and gives the cause. The others assume reader familiarity.