Question

The national Parks System costs $1.2 billion annually to operate. Of that amount, $900,000 is spent on costs associated with visitors. The system has 368 locations, including major parks, such as the Grand Canyon, and small, specialized parks that feature one thing. We need to reexamine the type and quality of parks paid for by federal dollars. An independent commission could review the parks and determine whether or not they all should be kept open and what level of fees should be charged to park users. Currently, the people who use parks pay less than ten percent of the costs of operating them. What is the author suggesting?

Answer 1

The author suggests reexamining the type and quality of parks paid for by federal dollars through an independent commission.

Step-by-step explanation:

The author is suggesting that the type and quality of parks paid for by federal dollars should be reexamined. They propose that an independent commission should review the parks to determine whether they should all be kept open and what level of fees should be charged to park users. Currently, the people who use the parks pay less than ten percent of the operating costs. By conducting a thorough review, the commission can ensure that federal dollars are being used effectively and efficiently to maintain and operate the national parks.

Answer 2

Answer: The author is suggesting that the parks are not getting enough funds to stay open.

Step-by-step explanation:

The paragraph says that the people using the parks pay LESS than 10 PERCENT of whats needed for the park to run.