Total Areas of Five Tribal Nations in CaliforniaTribal nationLocationArea (square miles)Hoopa Valley TribeNorthern California141.68La Jolla Band of Lu...
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Total Areas of Five Tribal Nations in California
| Tribal nation | Location | Area (square miles) |
|---|---|---|
| Hoopa Valley Tribe | Northern California | 141.68 |
| La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians | Southern California | 13.50 |
| Pauma Band of Luiseño Mission Indians | Southern California | 9.36 |
| Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians | Northern California | 53.68 |
| Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeño Indians | Southern California | 39.21 |
In what is now the state of California, there are over 100 tribal nations. One of the largest, the Hoopa Valley Tribe, covers 141.68 square miles in the northern part of the state. However, most tribal nations in California are less than 50 square miles in total area. For example, the total area of the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeño Indians in Southern California is ______
Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to support the statement?
\(13.50\\text{ square miles}\)
\(53.68\\text{ square miles}\)
\(9.36\\text{ square miles}\)
\(39.21\\text{ square miles}\)
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Part A: Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
|---|---|
| "In what is now the state of California, there are over 100 tribal nations." |
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| "One of the largest, the Hoopa Valley Tribe, covers 141.68 square miles in the northern part of the state." |
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| "However, most tribal nations in California are less than 50 square miles in total area." |
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| "For example, the total area of the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeño Indians in Southern California is ______" |
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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
- To support the claim effectively, we need a specific example that is actually less than 50 square miles and matches the Los Coyotes Band mentioned in the blank.
\(13.50\\text{ square miles}\)
✗ Incorrect
- 13.50 square miles - This is the La Jolla Band area, not Los Coyotes Band
\(53.68\\text{ square miles}\)
✗ Incorrect
- 53.68 square miles - This contradicts the claim as it's over 50 square miles
\(9.36\\text{ square miles}\)
✗ Incorrect
- 9.36 square miles - This is the Pauma Band area, not Los Coyotes Band
\(39.21\\text{ square miles}\)
✓ Correct
- 39.21 square miles - This matches the Los Coyotes Band from the table and is less than 50 square miles, perfectly supporting the claim