Venezuela is the sixth-largest country by area in South America. It is approximately two times the size of the state of California. The largest cities in Venezuela by population are the capital city, Caracas, and Maracaibo. About 5 million Venezuelans live in Caracas.
In the text, the author compares Venezuela to California in order to
A) show that Venezuela is sparsely populated.
B) inform readers that they share national holidays.
C) compare the two regions’ shared border.
D) help readers visualize the size of Venezuela.
The correct answer is D) help readers visualize the size of Venezuela.
The author compares Venezuela to California to give readers a relatable reference for the size of Venezuela. By stating that Venezuela is approximately two times the size of California, the author helps readers understand its vast area more clearly.