What are the different ways a reader can make an inference?

In 1870, which path would settlers moving west from el paso to los angeles have followed? a) old spanish trail b) gila trail c) california trail d) oregon trail

What causes the cycle of seasons on earth? the tilt of earth’s axis the shape of earth’s orbit the direction of earth’s orbit the distance between earth and the sun

All of the following came out of china and were exchanged along the silk road, except a. papermaking b. block printing c. buddhism d. compasses select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d