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The Origins of National Parks

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

A) National parks are mainly created to promote tourism activities.

B) National parks developed to protect nature and continue to face modern management challenges.

C) Industrial expansion is the only threat to protected landscapes.

D) Scientific expeditions are no longer necessary in conservation work.

2. The word "[[safeguard]]" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

A) measure carefully

B) protect from harm

C) replace completely

D) ignore temporarily

3. According to paragraph 1, why was Yellowstone established?

A) To create new industrial zones in rural areas

B) To preserve unique natural features identified by scientists

C) To provide housing for growing urban populations

D) To increase agricultural production in the region

4. All of the following are mentioned about modern national parks EXCEPT

A) they may use visitor limits to protect ecosystems

B) they experience funding challenges

C) they eliminate all tourism activities

D) they encourage international cooperation

5. What is the relationship between paragraphs 2 and 3?

A) Paragraph 3 describes current challenges and solutions following the historical development explained in paragraph 2.

B) Paragraph 3 repeats only the historical examples provided in paragraph 2.

C) Paragraph 3 focuses exclusively on early conservation laws.

D) Paragraph 3 presents unrelated information about urban transportation systems.

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