paragraph 1,The chaotic appearance of this jumbled landscape presented substantial challenges to the first geologists who attempted to map the very complex geologic history of this area. It should be of little surprise to anyone that initial hypotheses explaining geological events here have been subjected to challenge and revision as the area has undergone continuous study. The geological history of Big Bend will continue to evolve as we make new discoveries and are able to more accurately piece together this magnificent story. %0D%0A%0D%0Aparagraph 2,Big Bend National Park has often been described as a "geologist's paradise," but it has also been called a "geologist's nightmare." . . . Rock strata [are] exposed at odd angles, standing vertical, or turned completely upside down. Rocks often appear to be completely displaced and do not "fit" within the areas in which they are found. Clearly there have been many geologic processes and forces at work over a vast expanse of time. This makes the interpretation of Big Bend's geologic history very difficult. %0D%0A%0D%0A %0D%0A%0D%0A(from "Geology of Big Bend" by National Park Service)%0D%0A%0D%0AQuestion%0D%0AThis sentence is from the passage.%0D%0A%0D%0A %0D%0A%0D%0A"Big Bend National Park has often been described as a ',begin emphasis,geologist's paradise,end emphasis,,' but it has also been called a ',begin emphasis,geologist's nightmare,end emphasis,.'" (Paragraph 2)%0D%0A%0D%0A %0D%0A%0D%0AWhat do the contrasting phrases ,begin emphasis,geologist's paradise,end emphasis, and ,begin emphasis,geologist's nightmare,end emphasis, mean in this passage?%0D%0A%0D%0AAnswer options with 4 options%0D%0A1.%09%0D%0AThe area includes new rock formations, but they are difficult to access.%0D%0A%0D%0A2.%09%0D%0AThe area reveals past geological events, but they are difficult to explain.%0D%0A%0D%0A3.%09%0D%0AThe area is changing, making rock formations difficult to date accurately.%0D%0A%0D%0A4.%09%0D%0AThe area has irregular topography, making exploration slow and difficult.
The correct answer is option 2. The contrasting phrases "geologist's paradise" and "geologist's nightmare" in the passage mean that while Big Bend National Park offers a wealth of geological features and information for study ("paradise"), it also presents significant challenges and complexities in interpreting its geological history ("nightmare").
