PSAT Reading Question 189: Answer and Explanation

Question: 189

Which of the following is most similar to the methods used by Ibrahim to create a life-size replica of the Spinosaurus?

• A. An architect using computer software and drawings to create a scale model of a building
• B. A student building a model rocket from a kit in order to demonstrate propulsion
• C. A doctor using a microscope to study microorganisms unable to be seen with the naked eye
• D. A marine biologist creating an artificial reef in an aquarium to study fish

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A

Difficulty: Hard

Category: Inference

Getting to the Answer: Think about the process described in each answer choice and compare it to how Ibrahim went about building his replica of the Spinosaurus. Choice (A) is the correct choice. An architect creating a model of a building would use tools and methods similar to those used by Ibrahim, such as drawings and digital technologies.