Question

Part A

What is a central idea of "The Ride of His Life"?
Fishermen should only be allowed to fish with one
kind of net
O Sea turtles help keep the ocean environment healthy.
Senko is most concerned with saving endangered
sea turtles
Scientists can use modern technology to help save
the environment.
Part B
Which sentence from the text best shows the development of
the central idea in Part A?
"When Jesse Senko was 12 years old, he had an
experience that literally changed his life."
"He focuses his research and life's work on marine
resource sustainability."
"For example, sea turtles eat seagrass, which helps it
grow properly."
"Sea turtles are endangered because fishermen
inadvertently catch them in their nets."

Answer 1

1. Senko is most concerned with saving endangered sea turtles

2. He focuses his research and life's work on marine resource sustainability.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. The central idea here in this passage is that "Senko is most concerned with saving endangered sea turtles."

This is because that what the whole passage is about. It talks about Senko's interest in saving turtles due to his memorable encounter with a turtle while he was younger.

2. The sentence from the text that best shows the development of the central idea in Part A is "He focuses his research and life's work on marine resource sustainability."

This is because, given that Senko's focus is his research and life works on marine resources sustainability, it best shows the development towards his most concerns which is about saving the endangered turtle