Use the text a world thirsty for clean water to answer the question. Which type of account is this text, and how can I read her tell?

A. It is firsthand because it shows the opinion and feelings of the author.
B. It is secondhand because the author only gives a few details about the topic
C. It is secondhand because it gives big picture ideas that are supported by key facts
D. It is firsthand because it gives details about a big idea

The correct answer is C. It is secondhand because it gives big picture ideas that are supported by key facts. In the text, the author provides an overview of the issue of clean water scarcity on a global scale, presenting big picture ideas and supporting those ideas with key facts. The text does not include the personal opinion or feelings of the author, indicating that it is not firsthand.