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How does the chronological organization of an informational text help a reader draw conclusions?

A
It states the conclusion at the beginning, so the reader knows what to expect.
B
It presents events or steps in a logical order, making it easier to see causes and effects.
C
It groups similar ideas together, making comparisons clearer.
D
It emphasizes the most important details first, so the conclusion is obvious.
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Read a picture caption and an excerpt from Chapter Two of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.Caption: A 19th-century painting by Cristiano Banti showing the astronomer Galileo Galilei in front of religious officials accusing him of going against the teachings of the Catholic Church. ***At the time, Copernicus's ideas were considered heretical (meaning they went against the official teachings of the Church), but his groundbreaking work laid the foundation for future astronomers who could use telescopes to prove that his heliocentric model was correct.Which detail do both the caption and excerpt mention?

A
the term heretical ideas
B
astronomers' ideas going against the Church
C
astronomers using telescopes for discovery
D
teachings of future astronomers
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Read the picture caption from Chapter Two of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.Caption: Spyglasses like this were early examples of instruments that could magnify images from far away.What is the author's purpose in including this supporting text?

A
to explain the technical mechanics of how spyglasses magnify distant objects
B
to draw a comparison between spyglasses and modern telescopes
C
to provide an example of the type of technology discussed in the chapter
D
to emphasize the historical importance of spyglasses in navigation and exploration
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A supporting text may be

A
the opening paragraph of a main text.
B
the concluding paragraph of a main text.
C
a quote providing evidence in a main text.
D
set off in a format different from the main text.

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