Question

2. PART A: Which of the following best identifies the

central idea of the first article?
O A. San Francisco faces unimaginable destruction that
is still ongoing as people flee spreading fires.
OB. The city's destruction is magnified by the peaceful
scene the night before the earthquake struck.
C. Thousands of people have been reported dead due
to collapsing buildings.
O D. Fires broke out throughout the city because the
earthquake caused gas leaks.

Answer 1

The central idea of the first article is:

B. The city's destruction is magnified by the peaceful scene the night before the earthquake struck.

This central idea emphasizes the contrast between the tranquility of the night before the earthquake and the devastation that followed, highlighting the unexpected nature of the disaster.