PSAT Reading Question 310: Answer and Explanation

Question: 310

The passage suggests that Paolo Soleri would have what view about the economic activity of major cities?

• A. Both imports and exports should be maximized.
• B. Both imports and exports should be minimized.
• C. Imports should be maximized while exports minimized.
• D. Imports should be minimized while exports maximized.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Solution: (B) Try looking ahead to the line selections in question 6 to help you find the information you need to answer this question. Imports are goods that are brought into a city, and exports are goods sold from a city. According to lines 21–24, Soleri believes that "a true arcological city would be both economically and ecologically self-sufficient. It would contain all the resources necessary for power and food production, for climate control, and for air and water treatment." If a city is to contain all its necessities within its borders, it will not need to import or export anything. So choice (B) is the correct option.