The student wants to specify when al-Biruni published his landmass theory. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
A
In 1037 CE, al-Biruni published his theory that a large landmass existed west of Europe and east of Asia.
B
Al-Biruni, who studied Earth’s physical features, published a theory about a large landmass.
C
Al-Biruni was an Iranian scholar who studied Earth’s physical features.
D
An Iranian scholar who studied Earth’s physical features, al-Biruni theorized that a large landmass existed west of Europe and east of Asia.
Explanation
Correct answer: A.
Choice A is the best answer. The sentence specifies when al-Biruni published his landmass theory, indicating that it was published in the year 1037 CE.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. While the sentence notes that al-Biruni published a landmass theory, it doesn’t specify when the theory was published.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. The sentence identifies al-Biruni as a scholar of Earth’s physical features; it doesn’t specify when he published his landmass theory.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. The sentence describes al-Biruni’s landmass theory; it doesn’t specify when the theory was published.