Reading Comprehension HESI A2

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: San Francisco Bay. The Golden Gate Bridge crosses the San Francisco Bay as it connects the city of San Francisco to Marin County. This is supported by geographical facts and historical context. The other choices are incorrect because the Golden Gate Bridge does not span the Pacific Ocean, Marin Strait, or Indian Ocean. The bridge specifically spans the Golden Gate strait, which is a channel connecting San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean. Thus, the correct answer is San Francisco Bay.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because a "trick" in the context of card games like Bridge refers to a set of cards played by each player in turn, with the highest card winning. This is a fundamental concept in card games and is integral to understanding how to play strategically. A is incorrect as it describes a non-card related action. B is incorrect because a book is not the definition of a trick. D is incorrect as it describes a round of play, not a specific card given by the dealer.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because ponds and lakes are not formed by evaporation (B) or condensation (D). They are also not a part of the evaporation process (B) but rather examples of groundwater reservoirs (A). Runoff (C) refers to water flowing over the land surface, not the formation of ponds and lakes. Therefore, the reader can conclude from the passage that ponds and lakes are examples of groundwater reservoirs.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the passage mentions that "Playing bridge demands concentration." This implies that concentration is a necessary skill for playing bridge. The other choices are incorrect because: A: The passage does not specify that learning bridge requires time and effort. B: There is no mention that bridge is exclusively for older people. D: The passage does not suggest that bridge is extremely easy to play.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it directly addresses the danger associated with building the roadway, which is the risk of falling to their deaths due to working at high elevations. This is a common hazard in construction projects involving elevated structures. A: Lack of materials does not directly relate to the danger of constructing the roadway B: While workers being hit by passing cars is a valid safety concern, it is not specific to building the roadway itself D: The risk of being attacked by animals is not a common danger associated with building roadways.