Question

Read the sentences. Antarctica is a continent that is vastly underused. Filled with resources ranging from fish to minerals to oil, we are overlooking valuable opportunities for our nation's economy. What is the effect of the word vastly on the author's purpose? It emphasizes the author's argument that Antarctica is not being utilized nearly enough. It proves the author's argument that Antarctica is not being explored nearly enough. It demonstrates that Antarctica is filled with resources that are currently not being explored. It suggests that Antarctica holds the answers for solving the problems in our nation's economy.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

It emphasizes the author's argument that Antarctica is not being utilized nearly enough

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the sentences, Antarctica is an overlooked and vastly underused continent as it has vast resources from fish to minerals to oil.

Based on the usage of the word "vastly", the effect the word has on the author's purpose is that it emphasizes the author's argument that Antarctica is not being utilized nearly enough