While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:Marine biologist Dr. Elena Rodriguez has been studying coastal ecosystem...
GMAT Expression of Ideas : (Expression) Questions
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- Marine biologist Dr. Elena Rodriguez has been studying coastal ecosystem resilience in the Pacific Northwest.
- Her research team documented significant kelp forest restoration in the Monterey Bay area following conservation efforts.
- The restored Monterey Bay kelp forests now support diverse fish populations and marine invertebrates.
- Rodriguez's team also studied kelp forest recovery in the Channel Islands region.
- The Channel Islands kelp forests have shown similar patterns of biodiversity recovery after protection measures were implemented.
- Both restoration sites have become models for marine conservation programs worldwide.
The student wants to emphasize a parallel between the Monterey Bay restoration and the Channel Islands recovery. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Dr. Elena Rodriguez has been studying coastal ecosystem resilience, focusing particularly on kelp forest restoration in the Pacific Northwest.
Both the Monterey Bay and Channel Islands kelp forests demonstrate successful ecosystem recovery through marine conservation efforts.
The restored Monterey Bay kelp forests now support diverse fish populations and marine invertebrates following conservation efforts.
The Channel Islands kelp forests have shown biodiversity recovery patterns after protection measures were implemented.
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Part A: Create Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
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| Marine biologist Dr. Elena Rodriguez has been studying coastal ecosystem resilience in the Pacific Northwest. |
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| Her research team documented significant kelp forest restoration in the Monterey Bay area following conservation efforts. |
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| The restored Monterey Bay kelp forests now support diverse fish populations and marine invertebrates. |
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| Rodriguez's team also studied kelp forest recovery in the Channel Islands region. |
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| The Channel Islands kelp forests have shown similar patterns of biodiversity recovery after protection measures were implemented. |
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| Both restoration sites have become models for marine conservation programs worldwide. |
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Main Point: Dr. Elena Rodriguez's research team has documented successful kelp forest restoration in both Monterey Bay and the Channel Islands, with both sites showing similar patterns of biodiversity recovery that now serve as models for worldwide conservation efforts.
Step 2: Interpret the Question Precisely
This is a fill-in-the-blank question asking us to choose the best logical connector. The answer must create the right relationship between what comes before and after the blank.
Step 3: Prethink the Answer
- The correct choice must mention both Monterey Bay and Channel Islands together, showing how they both experienced successful restoration/recovery through conservation efforts
- The right answer should present both locations as examples of successful conservation-driven ecosystem recovery
Dr. Elena Rodriguez has been studying coastal ecosystem resilience, focusing particularly on kelp forest restoration in the Pacific Northwest.
- Focuses entirely on Dr. Rodriguez and her general research scope
- Never mentions both restoration sites together
- Fails to establish any parallel between specific conservation successes
Both the Monterey Bay and Channel Islands kelp forests demonstrate successful ecosystem recovery through marine conservation efforts.
- Directly mentions both Monterey Bay and Channel Islands together
- Uses language to show the parallel relationship
- Captures the key shared outcome of successful ecosystem recovery through marine conservation efforts
The restored Monterey Bay kelp forests now support diverse fish populations and marine invertebrates following conservation efforts.
- Only discusses Monterey Bay restoration results
- Completely omits Channel Islands
- Cannot establish a parallel when only one location is mentioned
The Channel Islands kelp forests have shown biodiversity recovery patterns after protection measures were implemented.
- Only discusses Channel Islands recovery
- Completely omits Monterey Bay
- Cannot establish a parallel when only one location is mentioned