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The Bermuda Triangle The area known as the Bermuda Triangle has become such a part of popular culture that it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. The interest first began when five Navy planes vanished in 1945, officially resulting from "causes or reasons unknown." The explanations about other accidents in the Triangle range from the scientific to the supernatural. Researchers have never been able to find anything truly mysterious about what happens in the Bermuda Triangle if there even is a Bermuda Triangle. What is more one of the biggest challenges in considering the phenomenon is deciding how much area actually represents the Bermuda Triangle. Most consider the Triangle to stretch from Miami out to Puerto Rico and to include the island of Bermuda. Others expand the area to include all of the Caribbean islands and to extend eastward as far as the Azores, which are closer to Europe than they are to North America. The problem with having a larger Bermuda Triangle is it increase the odds of accidents. There is near-constant travel, by ship and plane, across the Atlantic, and accidents are expected to occur. In fact, the Bermuda Triangle happens to fall within one of the busiest navigational regions in the world, and the reality of greater activity creates the possibility for more to go wrong. Shipping records suggest that there is not a greater than average loss of vessels within the Bermuda Triangle, and many researchers have argued that the reputation of the Triangle makes any accident seem out of the ordinary. In fact, most accidents fall within the expected margin of error. The increase in ships from East Asia no doubt contributes to an increase in accidents. And as for the story of the Navy planes that disappeared within the Triangle, many researchers now conclude that it was the result of mistakes on the part of the pilot who were flying into storm clouds and simply got lost.   Which of the following describes this type of writing?

A. Narrative

B. Persuasive

C. Expository

D. Technical

Answer Explanation:

Expository because the writing is explained based on facts.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: The day began when my watch beeped at 4:30 a.m. The alarm was supposed to sound at 7:30, but I had forgotten to change the time back to my time zone after my last business trip in Boston. It was a struggle to stay awake for everything I needed to get done. First, I groggily showered, washed my hair, and blow dried it. Then, I kept yawning while I got dressed, but before I got dressed I had to iron my silky blouse. Next, I finally got to have my hot coffee while I styled my hair and put on my makeup. Finally, I was wide awake and at my bus stop ten minutes early so I could arrive at my audition on time.   Which of the following logical conclusions can be made about the protagonist in this passage?

    A. She normally gets up at 4:30 a.m. every morning

    B. She is a professional performer

    C. She does not like the taste of coffee

    D. She lives in Boston

    Answer Explanation

    She is a professional performer as she went to the bus stop ten minutes earlier so as she could arrive to her audition on time.

  • Q #2: At a school field trip to the zoo, Laura wanted to visit as many animals as she could. She first stopped at the lion exhibit. Then, she saw the elephant after stopping to see the giraffe. Finally, she stopped to see the otter playing in the water. Which of the following animals did Laura see second?

    A. Giraffe

    B. Elephant

    C. Otter

    D. Lion

    Answer Explanation

    We can break down Laura's sequence of animal sightings:

    1. First, she stopped at the lion exhibit.
    2. Then, she saw the elephant AFTER stopping to see the giraffe. So the second is the giraffe.
    3. Then she saw the elephant.
    4. Finally, she stopped to watch the otter playing in the water.

  • Q #3: Which word of the following words has a positive connotation? Pick one word.

    A. Crash

    B. Employ

    C. Bribe

    D. Chic

    Answer Explanation

    The meanings of each word are as follows:

    A. Crash - This word generally has a negative connotation. It refers to a sudden and violent collision, which is often associated with accidents and damage.

    B. Employ - "Employ" has a neutral connotation. It means to give someone a job or work, which can be partly be seen as a positive act of providing employment.

    C. Bribe - "Bribe" has a negative connotation. It involves offering money or something valuable to someone to influence their actions or decisions in an unethical or dishonest way.

    D. Chic - "Chic" has a positive connotation. It describes something stylish, fashionable, and elegant. It is associated with good taste and sophistication.

    So, among these words, "Chic" is the one with a positive connotation as it represents a sense of style and elegance.