Use the passage to answer the question. The author’s purpose is to inform the reader. Which statement from the passage best demonstrates this intent? (1 point) Responses A verdant rainforest rises out of the ocean to snow-capped peaks. A verdant rainforest rises out of the ocean to snow-capped peaks. Scholars are not sure about the legend but do speculate that the Maori discovered Aotearoa more than 1,000 years ago and that they came by boat from somewhere in the South Pacific. Scholars are not sure about the legend but do speculate that the Maori discovered Aotearoa more than 1,000 years ago and that they came by boat from somewhere in the South Pacific. Rivers roar and meadows blossom. Rivers roar and meadows blossom. This question of their original home is not critical to appreciating their accomplishment. This question of their original home is not critical to appreciating their accomplishment. Skip to navigation
The statement "Scholars are not sure about the legend but do speculate that the Maori discovered Aotearoa more than 1,000 years ago and that they came by boat from somewhere in the South Pacific" best demonstrates the author's purpose to inform the reader.
