Read the following extract from a Jamaican newspaper article:

'Blue Mountain coffee commands premium prices in international markets. The beans are grown at elevations between 910 and 1,700 metres above sea level. The cool, misty climate and rich volcanic soil create ideal growing conditions. Strict quality control by the Coffee Industry Board ensures that only the finest beans receive the Blue Mountain certification.'

Which statement best expresses the main idea?

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Question

Read the following extract from a Jamaican newspaper article:

'Blue Mountain coffee commands premium prices in international markets. The beans are grown at elevations between 910 and 1,700 metres above sea level. The cool, misty climate and rich volcanic soil create ideal growing conditions. Strict quality control by the Coffee Industry Board ensures that only the finest beans receive the Blue Mountain certification.'

Which statement best expresses the main idea?

Accepted Answer

Several factors contribute to Blue Mountain coffee's premium status — Award 1 mark for recognising that the paragraph explains multiple reasons why Blue Mountain coffee is valuable. A is incorrect because elevation is one supporting detail. B is incorrect because quality control is one supporting detail. D is incorrect because soil type is one supporting detail among several.

Answer

Volcanic soil is important for coffee growing

Answer

Blue Mountain coffee grows at high elevations

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Several factors contribute to Blue Mountain coffee's premium status

Answer

The Coffee Industry Board controls quality

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