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Near the city of Budapest in Hungary sits Lake Balaton, the largest lake in central Europe and one of the primary bodies of water in the landlocked country of Hungary. Lake Balaton has had a significant impact on the climate of the surrounding area: it is believed to create an environment for considerably more precipitation than in other regions of Hungary, and the climate itself resembles that of a Mediterranean region, despite the fact that Hungary lies several hundred miles from the Mediterranean Sea. What is more, the soil around Lake Balaton is dense in volcanic ash residue, which is known for containing rich nutrients, and the lake releases small amounts of secondary radiation, providing extra sunlight in the region. Wine is a popular export from the Lake Balaton area.
Which of the following may be inferred from statements made in the passage above?
(A) The volcanic ash is the result of an extinct volcano that permanently affected temperatures near Lake Balaton.
(B) Because of its Mediterranean climate, Lake Balaton is a popular tourist destination for Hungarians and non-Hungarians alike.
(C) Lake Balaton has created a climate and environment that are excellent for vineyards and wine production.
(D) Due to the environmental effects of Lake Balaton, the area around the lake is the greenest and most fertile in Eastern Europe.
(E) Because of the climate, the region of Lake Balaton has a large number of immigrants from Mediterranean countries who bring their knowledge of wine growing.
Which of the following may be inferred from statements made in the passage above?
(A) The volcanic ash is the result of an extinct volcano that permanently affected temperatures near Lake Balaton.
(B) Because of its Mediterranean climate, Lake Balaton is a popular tourist destination for Hungarians and non-Hungarians alike.
(C) Lake Balaton has created a climate and environment that are excellent for vineyards and wine production.
(D) Due to the environmental effects of Lake Balaton, the area around the lake is the greenest and most fertile in Eastern Europe.
(E) Because of the climate, the region of Lake Balaton has a large number of immigrants from Mediterranean countries who bring their knowledge of wine growing.
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OFFICIAL EXPLANATION
Overview:
Question presents the student with information about Lake Balaton, a very large lake in Central Europe (the largest in that region, in fact) and a very important body of water to the nation of Hungary, which is landlocked. The author notes that Lake Balaton plays a significant role in the climate of that area, creating an almost Mediterranean quality to a region of Hungary that is hundreds of miles from the Mediterranean Sea. Additionally, the soil of the Lake Balaton area is unique with its quality of volcanic ash—which is usually very high in nutrients—and the lake itself gives off extra sunlight through secondary radiation. The author of the passage concludes by noting that the wine of the area around Lake Balaton is very popular. The question asks the student to select an answer choice that may be inferred, requiring once again that the student choose an answer based on specific statements in the passage. If the student cannot point directly to a comment in the passage as support for the inference, it must be incorrect.
The Correct Answer:
C The author of the passage notes several features of the region: (1) the climate is similar to that of the climate near the Mediterranean Sea, (2) the soil around the lake is rich in volcanic ash, and (3) the lake gives off secondary radiation and, thus, extra sunlight. With this, the author then makes the statement that the area is known for its wine. The immediate inference is that the lake itself has created a region that is good for wine. Answer choice (C) is correct.
The Incorrect Answers:
A The author of the passage does note that the soil around Lake Balaton contains volcanic ash. But the author makes no mention of a volcano itself, and it is assuming too much that there is/was a volcano that is now extinct. There is reason to believe that a volcano once affected the region, but there is simply not enough information to make the statement that it “permanently affected temperatures.” Answer choice (A) cannot be correct.
B, E The climate of the Lake Balaton region would suggest it as a popular tourist destination, but the passage does not provide enough detail to indicate who the tourists might be. Similarly, answer choice (E) assumes far too much about the way that the climate might affect migration (if any) to the region. Neither answer choice (B) nor answer choice (E) is clearly implied, so both must be incorrect.
D The area around Lake Balaton is implied to be very fertile, but the passage makes no comparison to other fertile areas in Europe. The author notes only that Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe; it might not necessarily have the greenest and most fertile region. Answer choice (D) cannot be inferred, so it is incorrect.
General Discussion
Lake B improves precipitation, soil richness, & sunlight.
Pre thinking:- all these are required for the good growth of plants ( Wine plants).
(A) The volcanic ash is the result of an extinct volcano that permanently affected temperatures near Lake Balaton.
Incorrect:- no mention of temperature effects of volcano
(B) Because of its Mediterranean climate, Lake Balaton is a popular tourist destination for Hungarians and non-Hungarians alike.
Incorrect;- TOurist attraction (out of scope)
(C) Lake Balaton has created a climate and environment that are excellent for vineyards and wine production.
Correct:- This can be true as plants have a suitable ecosystem in the lake b area.
(D) Due to the environmental effects of Lake Balaton, the area around the lake is the greenest and most fertile in Eastern Europe.
Incorrect:- most fertile is wrong here. comparison with other European places is not mentioned in the argument
(E) Because of the climate, the region of Lake Balaton has a large number of immigrants from Mediterranean countries who bring their knowledge of wine growing.
Incorrect:- Immigration is also not mentioned anywhere
IMO-C
Pre thinking:- all these are required for the good growth of plants ( Wine plants).
(A) The volcanic ash is the result of an extinct volcano that permanently affected temperatures near Lake Balaton.
Incorrect:- no mention of temperature effects of volcano
(B) Because of its Mediterranean climate, Lake Balaton is a popular tourist destination for Hungarians and non-Hungarians alike.
Incorrect;- TOurist attraction (out of scope)
(C) Lake Balaton has created a climate and environment that are excellent for vineyards and wine production.
Correct:- This can be true as plants have a suitable ecosystem in the lake b area.
(D) Due to the environmental effects of Lake Balaton, the area around the lake is the greenest and most fertile in Eastern Europe.
Incorrect:- most fertile is wrong here. comparison with other European places is not mentioned in the argument
(E) Because of the climate, the region of Lake Balaton has a large number of immigrants from Mediterranean countries who bring their knowledge of wine growing.
Incorrect:- Immigration is also not mentioned anywhere
IMO-C
