PSAT Reading Question 284: Answer and Explanation

Question: 284

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• A. Lines 21–23 ("Recent studies…world")
• B. Lines 24–27 ("But in a new…type")
• C. Lines 27–30 ("This means…everywhere")
• D. Lines 33–36 ("Because fishing…populations")

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B

The question is the best evidence question in a paired set. Because Q20 was easy to find, simply look at the lines used to answer the previous question. The prediction for Q20 was found in lines 24–27, which state, we found that populations of herbivorous fish vary widely from site to site, and are strongly influenced by factors including temperature and island type. These lines match those in (B). The correct answer is (B).