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The Bermuda Triangle is a mythical section of the Atlantic Ocean roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda and Puerto Rico where dozens of ships and airplanes have disappeared. Unexplained circumstances surround some of these accidents, including one in which the pilots of a squadron of U.S. Navy bombers became disoriented while flying over the area; the planes were never found. Other boats and planes have seemingly vanished from the area in good weather without even radioing distress messages. But although myriad fanciful theories have been proposed regarding the Bermuda Triangle, none of them prove that mysterious disappearances occur more frequently there than in other well-traveled sections of the ocean. In fact, people navigate the area every day without incident.
The area referred to as the Bermuda Triangle, or Devil's Triangle, covers about 500,000 square miles of ocean off the southeastern tip of Florida. When Christopher Columbus sailed through the area on his first voyage to the New World, he reported that a great flame of fire (probably a meteor) crashed into the sea one night and that a strange light appeared in the distance a few weeks later. He also wrote about erratic compass readings, perhaps because at that time a sliver of the Bermuda Triangle was one of the few places on Earth where true north and magnetic north lined up.
A pattern allegedly began forming in which vessels traversing the Bermuda Triangle would either disappear or be found abandoned. Then, in December 1945, five Navy bombers carrying 14 men took off from a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, airfield in order to conduct practice bombing runs over some nearby shoals. But with his compasses apparently malfunctioning, the leader of the mission, known as Flight 19, got severely lost. All five planes flew aimlessly until they ran low on fuel and were forced to ditch at sea. That same day, a rescue plane and its 13-man crew also disappeared. After a massive weeks-long search failed to turn up any evidence, the official Navy report declared that it was "as if they had flown to Mars."
In all probability, however, there is no single theory that solves the mystery. As one skeptic put it, trying to find a common cause for every Bermuda Triangle disappearance is no more logical than trying to find a common cause for every automobile accident in Arizona. Moreover, although storms, reefs and the Gulf Stream can cause navigational challenges there, maritime insurance leader Lloyd's of London does not recognize the Bermuda Triangle as an especially hazardous place. Neither does the U.S. Coast Guard, which says: "In a review of many aircraft and vessel losses in the area over the years, there has been nothing discovered that would indicate that casualties were the result of anything other than physical causes. No extraordinary factors have ever been identified."
What is the primary purpose of the passage?
A. Explore the history and notable incidents of the Bermuda Triangle to uncover the underlying mysteries surrounding the area.
B. Evaluate speculations regarding the Bermuda Triangle and demonstrate the lack of evidence supporting its mythical status.
C. Analyze incidents and disappearances within the Bermuda Triangle to understand potential causes and debunk myths.
D. Trace the evolution of the Bermuda Triangle legend from early navigational anomalies to modern-day scientific skepticism.
E. Discuss the navigational and environmental challenges of the Bermuda Triangle to enhance understanding of the phenomena attributed to the area.
The area referred to as the Bermuda Triangle, or Devil's Triangle, covers about 500,000 square miles of ocean off the southeastern tip of Florida. When Christopher Columbus sailed through the area on his first voyage to the New World, he reported that a great flame of fire (probably a meteor) crashed into the sea one night and that a strange light appeared in the distance a few weeks later. He also wrote about erratic compass readings, perhaps because at that time a sliver of the Bermuda Triangle was one of the few places on Earth where true north and magnetic north lined up.
A pattern allegedly began forming in which vessels traversing the Bermuda Triangle would either disappear or be found abandoned. Then, in December 1945, five Navy bombers carrying 14 men took off from a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, airfield in order to conduct practice bombing runs over some nearby shoals. But with his compasses apparently malfunctioning, the leader of the mission, known as Flight 19, got severely lost. All five planes flew aimlessly until they ran low on fuel and were forced to ditch at sea. That same day, a rescue plane and its 13-man crew also disappeared. After a massive weeks-long search failed to turn up any evidence, the official Navy report declared that it was "as if they had flown to Mars."
In all probability, however, there is no single theory that solves the mystery. As one skeptic put it, trying to find a common cause for every Bermuda Triangle disappearance is no more logical than trying to find a common cause for every automobile accident in Arizona. Moreover, although storms, reefs and the Gulf Stream can cause navigational challenges there, maritime insurance leader Lloyd's of London does not recognize the Bermuda Triangle as an especially hazardous place. Neither does the U.S. Coast Guard, which says: "In a review of many aircraft and vessel losses in the area over the years, there has been nothing discovered that would indicate that casualties were the result of anything other than physical causes. No extraordinary factors have ever been identified."
What is the primary purpose of the passage?
A. Explore the history and notable incidents of the Bermuda Triangle to uncover the underlying mysteries surrounding the area.
B. Evaluate speculations regarding the Bermuda Triangle and demonstrate the lack of evidence supporting its mythical status.
C. Analyze incidents and disappearances within the Bermuda Triangle to understand potential causes and debunk myths.
D. Trace the evolution of the Bermuda Triangle legend from early navigational anomalies to modern-day scientific skepticism.
E. Discuss the navigational and environmental challenges of the Bermuda Triangle to enhance understanding of the phenomena attributed to the area.
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The Bermuda Triangle is a mythical section of the Atlantic Ocean roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda and Puerto Rico where dozens of ships and airplanes have disappeared. Unexplained circumstances surround some of these accidents, including one in which the pilots of a squadron of U.S. Navy bombers became disoriented while flying over the area; the planes were never found. Other boats and planes have seemingly vanished from the area in good weather without even radioing distress messages. But although myriad fanciful theories have been proposed regarding the Bermuda Triangle, none of them prove that mysterious disappearances occur more frequently there than in other well-traveled sections of the ocean. In fact, people navigate the area every day without incident.
The area referred to as the Bermuda Triangle, or Devil's Triangle, covers about 500,000 square miles of ocean off the southeastern tip of Florida. When Christopher Columbus sailed through the area on his first voyage to the New World, he reported that a great flame of fire (probably a meteor) crashed into the sea one night and that a strange light appeared in the distance a few weeks later. He also wrote about erratic compass readings, perhaps because at that time a sliver of the Bermuda Triangle was one of the few places on Earth where true north and magnetic north lined up.
A pattern allegedly began forming in which vessels traversing the Bermuda Triangle would either disappear or be found abandoned. Then, in December 1945, five Navy bombers carrying 14 men took off from a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, airfield in order to conduct practice bombing runs over some nearby shoals. But with his compasses apparently malfunctioning, the leader of the mission, known as Flight 19, got severely lost. All five planes flew aimlessly until they ran low on fuel and were forced to ditch at sea. That same day, a rescue plane and its 13-man crew also disappeared. After a massive weeks-long search failed to turn up any evidence, the official Navy report declared that it was "as if they had flown to Mars."
In all probability, however, there is no single theory that solves the mystery. As one skeptic put it, trying to find a common cause for every Bermuda Triangle disappearance is no more logical than trying to find a common cause for every automobile accident in Arizona. Moreover, although storms, reefs and the Gulf Stream can cause navigational challenges there, maritime insurance leader Lloyd's of London does not recognize the Bermuda Triangle as an especially hazardous place. Neither does the U.S. Coast Guard, which says: "In a review of many aircraft and vessel losses in the area over the years, there has been nothing discovered that would indicate that casualties were the result of anything other than physical causes. No extraordinary factors have ever been identified."
What is the primary purpose of the passage?
A. Explore the history and notable incidents of the Bermuda Triangle to uncover the underlying mysteries surrounding the area.
B. Evaluate speculations regarding the Bermuda Triangle and demonstrate the lack of evidence supporting its mythical status.
C. Analyze incidents and disappearances within the Bermuda Triangle to understand potential causes and debunk myths.
D. Trace the evolution of the Bermuda Triangle legend from early navigational anomalies to modern-day scientific skepticism.
E. Discuss the navigational and environmental challenges of the Bermuda Triangle to enhance understanding of the phenomena attributed to the area.
A. Incorrect: This option misrepresents the purpose of the passage. It suggests that the passage aims to cover and potentially even solve the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle. In reality, the passage takes a skeptical and debunking approach, discussing historical incidents and expert opinions primarily to refute the mystery. This choice implies a pursuit of mystery, which is the opposite of the passage's critical and dismissive stance towards the mythical status of the Bermuda Triangle.
B. Correct Answer: This choice does a good job summarizing the primary purpose of the passage. This choice captures the passage’s aim to demystify the Bermuda Triangle by scrutinizing and dismissing the myths with logical explanations and factual evidence.
C. Incorrect - Too Narrow: While this option correctly identifies the debunking of myths, it is too narrow because it focuses primarily on analyzing specific incidents. The passage places equal emphasis on navigational errors, environmental explanations, and expert skepticism, and not just on analyzing individual disappearances.
D. Incorrect - Too Narrow: This choice, although accurate in describing an element of the passage, is too focused on the historical evolution and does not fully encompass the purpose of debunking myths. It suggests a chronological review rather than a critical examination of myths and their factual refutations. The passage does more than just trace history; it actively challenges and refutes the mystique of the Bermuda Triangle.
E. Incorrect: This choice also misrepresents the purpose of the passage. It implies that the passage discusses navigational and environmental challenges to enhance or deepening the understanding of the Bermuda Triangle's mysteries. However, the actual purpose of the passage is to debunk and dismiss the myths surrounding these phenomena, not understand them or dive into them, but instead to just disprove and eliminate them.
Answer: B
The Bermuda Triangle is a mythical section of the Atlantic Ocean roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda and Puerto Rico where dozens of ships and airplanes have disappeared. Unexplained circumstances surround some of these accidents, including one in which the pilots of a squadron of U.S. Navy bombers became disoriented while flying over the area; the planes were never found. Other boats and planes have seemingly vanished from the area in good weather without even radioing distress messages. But although myriad fanciful theories have been proposed regarding the Bermuda Triangle, none of them prove that mysterious disappearances occur more frequently there than in other well-traveled sections of the ocean. In fact, people navigate the area every day without incident.
The area referred to as the Bermuda Triangle, or Devil's Triangle, covers about 500,000 square miles of ocean off the southeastern tip of Florida. When Christopher Columbus sailed through the area on his first voyage to the New World, he reported that a great flame of fire (probably a meteor) crashed into the sea one night and that a strange light appeared in the distance a few weeks later. He also wrote about erratic compass readings, perhaps because at that time a sliver of the Bermuda Triangle was one of the few places on Earth where true north and magnetic north lined up.
A pattern allegedly began forming in which vessels traversing the Bermuda Triangle would either disappear or be found abandoned. Then, in December 1945, five Navy bombers carrying 14 men took off from a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, airfield in order to conduct practice bombing runs over some nearby shoals. But with his compasses apparently malfunctioning, the leader of the mission, known as Flight 19, got severely lost. All five planes flew aimlessly until they ran low on fuel and were forced to ditch at sea. That same day, a rescue plane and its 13-man crew also disappeared. After a massive weeks-long search failed to turn up any evidence, the official Navy report declared that it was "as if they had flown to Mars."
In all probability, however, there is no single theory that solves the mystery. As one skeptic put it, trying to find a common cause for every Bermuda Triangle disappearance is no more logical than trying to find a common cause for every automobile accident in Arizona. Moreover, although storms, reefs and the Gulf Stream can cause navigational challenges there, maritime insurance leader Lloyd's of London does not recognize the Bermuda Triangle as an especially hazardous place. Neither does the U.S. Coast Guard, which says: "In a review of many aircraft and vessel losses in the area over the years, there has been nothing discovered that would indicate that casualties were the result of anything other than physical causes. No extraordinary factors have ever been identified."
What is the primary purpose of the passage?
A. Explore the history and notable incidents of the Bermuda Triangle to uncover the underlying mysteries surrounding the area.
B. Evaluate speculations regarding the Bermuda Triangle and demonstrate the lack of evidence supporting its mythical status.
C. Analyze incidents and disappearances within the Bermuda Triangle to understand potential causes and debunk myths.
D. Trace the evolution of the Bermuda Triangle legend from early navigational anomalies to modern-day scientific skepticism.
E. Discuss the navigational and environmental challenges of the Bermuda Triangle to enhance understanding of the phenomena attributed to the area.
A. Incorrect: This option misrepresents the purpose of the passage. It suggests that the passage aims to cover and potentially even solve the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle. In reality, the passage takes a skeptical and debunking approach, discussing historical incidents and expert opinions primarily to refute the mystery. This choice implies a pursuit of mystery, which is the opposite of the passage's critical and dismissive stance towards the mythical status of the Bermuda Triangle.
B. Correct Answer: This choice does a good job summarizing the primary purpose of the passage. This choice captures the passage’s aim to demystify the Bermuda Triangle by scrutinizing and dismissing the myths with logical explanations and factual evidence.
C. Incorrect - Too Narrow: While this option correctly identifies the debunking of myths, it is too narrow because it focuses primarily on analyzing specific incidents. The passage places equal emphasis on navigational errors, environmental explanations, and expert skepticism, and not just on analyzing individual disappearances.
D. Incorrect - Too Narrow: This choice, although accurate in describing an element of the passage, is too focused on the historical evolution and does not fully encompass the purpose of debunking myths. It suggests a chronological review rather than a critical examination of myths and their factual refutations. The passage does more than just trace history; it actively challenges and refutes the mystique of the Bermuda Triangle.
E. Incorrect: This choice also misrepresents the purpose of the passage. It implies that the passage discusses navigational and environmental challenges to enhance or deepening the understanding of the Bermuda Triangle's mysteries. However, the actual purpose of the passage is to debunk and dismiss the myths surrounding these phenomena, not understand them or dive into them, but instead to just disprove and eliminate them.
Answer: B
