Letter from the Chair of Elkinsville Ecological Society
Many of you have heard about the proposed northward expansion of the interstate, which currently ends just south of Elkinsville. In the recent debate over how this work will go forward, the focus has been on weighing economic costs and benefits. Indeed, many local politicians claim to favor the project because it will bring jobs in the short term and more visitors to Elkinsville in the long term. These politicians also argue that the proposed plan is the least environmentally damaging way to expand the highway farther upstate. This cannot be true, however, since the proposed expansion involves not just the widening of existing roads, but also the construction of more than a dozen miles of new-terrain highway.
Which of the following statements can be supported by evidence from the passage?
A.
There are no Elkinsville Environmental Society members among the city’s politicians.
B.
Politicians in Elkinsville will win their efforts to approve the northern expansion of the interstate highway.
C.
The Elkinsville Ecological Society will continue to oppose the northern expansion of the interstate.
D.
A detailed environmental study of the northern expansion of the interstate has been conducted by the Elkinsville Ecological Society.
The statement that can be supported by evidence from the passage is:
C. The Elkinsville Ecological Society will continue to oppose the northern expansion of the interstate.
Explanation:
- A. There are no Elkinsville Environmental Society members among the city’s politicians: The passage does not provide evidence to support this claim. It does not discuss the membership of the Elkinsville Ecological Society or the affiliations of local politicians.
- B. Politicians in Elkinsville will win their efforts to approve the northern expansion of the interstate highway: The passage mentions that local politicians support the expansion, but it does not provide any evidence about whether they will succeed in their efforts.
- C. The Elkinsville Ecological Society will continue to oppose the northern expansion of the interstate: This is supported by the passage. The chair of the Elkinsville Ecological Society expresses opposition to the expansion, particularly due to its environmental impact, which suggests that the society will continue to oppose the project.
- D. A detailed environmental study of the northern expansion of the interstate has been conducted by the Elkinsville Ecological Society: The passage does not mention any detailed environmental study conducted by the society, so there is no evidence to support this claim.
Thus, the correct answer is:
C. The Elkinsville Ecological Society will continue to oppose the northern expansion of the interstate.