Question 13 The central idea of the first three paragraphs is the danger of earthquakes and what happens when
we cannot predict them. What is the interaction between this central idea and the central idea of the
rest of the passage?
A
The central idea of the first three paragraphs establishes the need for the
research being done to predict earthquakes, which is addressed in the rest of the
passage.
B
The central idea of the first three paragraphs contradicts the value of the research
being done to predict earthquakes, and the rest of the passage provides the
evidence.
С
The central idea of the first three paragraphs demonstrates that no matter how
much research is conducted earthquakes will always be a surprise.
D
The central idea of the first three paragraphs is completely unrelated to the
central idea of the rest of the passage and therefore should be removed.