Refer to this paragraph from "The Sandia Mountains."
The total length of the tram system extends nearly three miles. The span that extends from the second tower to the peak is the third longest clear span in the world. A clear span is a "length of cable between supporting towers." The cars travel at a speed of 12 miles per hour and provide passengers with an unimpeded view of the city of Albuquerque, the Rio Grande, and even three extinct volcanoes.
How does the paragraph's structure best convey its ideas about the tram system for the reader?
It describes the length, speed, and view of the Sandia Peak Tramway system.
It defines the meaning of "clear span" as it relates to the construction of the Sandia Peak Tramway.
It compares the clear span of the towers in the Sandia Peak Tramway to other tram systems.
It explains the effects of the Sandia Peak Tramway in the area where it was built.
