Part 1: Text Details and Context Clues in an Informational Text
Question 116555 • TX-English IV B
Based on context clues in the passage, what is the best definition of the word geologist?
Answer
A
a person who studies the earth
B
a kind of ship used for exploration
C
a type of religious leader
D
a period of change and uncertainty
Explanation
A geologist is someone who studies the Earth, including its rocks, landforms, and processes. Therefore, the best definition is “a person who studies the earth.”
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