HESI A2 Reading Comprehension V2 2024 Related

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Why does the author mention 'impact craters' in line 16?

  • A. To explain the corrosive effects of atmospheric weathering
  • B. To explain why the Moon has no plant life because of meteorites
  • C. To show the result of the Moon not having an atmosphere
  • D. To show the result of the Moon not having active tectonic or volcanic activity
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The mention of impact craters in the text is to highlight the consequence of the Moon lacking an atmosphere. The absence of an atmosphere on the Moon leaves it vulnerable to meteorite impacts, resulting in the multitude of impact craters on its surface. Choice A is incorrect because the mention of impact craters is not related to atmospheric weathering but rather to the lack of an atmosphere. Choice B is incorrect as it misinterprets the reason for the absence of plant life on the Moon. Choice D is incorrect as the text explicitly states that the Moon lacks tectonic or volcanic activity, which is not the focus of the mention of impact craters.