Read the following passage about bauxite mining in Jamaica:

'Jamaica's bauxite industry has faced significant challenges in recent years. Global aluminium prices have fluctuated dramatically, affecting profitability. Environmental regulations have increased operational costs. Competition from countries with lower labour costs has intensified. Despite these obstacles, the industry remains a vital source of employment and foreign exchange.'

Which sentence contains the main idea of the passage?

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Read the following passage about bauxite mining in Jamaica:

'Jamaica's bauxite industry has faced significant challenges in recent years. Global aluminium prices have fluctuated dramatically, affecting profitability. Environmental regulations have increased operational costs. Competition from countries with lower labour costs has intensified. Despite these obstacles, the industry remains a vital source of employment and foreign exchange.'

Which sentence contains the main idea of the passage?

Accepted Answer

Jamaica's bauxite industry has faced significant challenges — Award 1 mark for identifying that the first sentence introduces the main idea about challenges facing the industry. A, C are incorrect because they are supporting details explaining specific challenges. D is incorrect because it provides a contrasting conclusion but is not the central point of the passage.

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The industry remains a vital source of employment

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Environmental regulations have increased costs

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Global aluminium prices have fluctuated dramatically

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Jamaica's bauxite industry has faced significant challenges

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