Question

Read the passage.

UFOs, or unidentified flying objects, are often the topic of science fiction novels. In reality, UFOs are often aircraft, kites, clouds, or meteors that observers are unable to recognize at first glance. A UFO near Roswell, New Mexico, made headlines in the mid-twentieth century and remains a pop-culture phenomenon. In more modern history, satellite launches have caused rocket debris that is often observed and reported as a UFO.

What is the purpose of this passage?

A.to inform readers about the term "UFO"
B.to entertain readers with a story of a UFO landing
C.to inform readers about government record-keeping
D.to persuade readers to report UFOs to authorities

Answer 1

A. to inform readers about the term "UFO"

Answer 2

Answer:

The purpose of the passage is the following one:

A.to inform readers about the term "UFO".

Explanation:

Besides explaining what "UFO" stands for, the passage informs readers about curious events involving so-called unidentified flying objects.  So, yes, the passage informs readers about the term "UFO", but it does so with its own approach: it mostly focuses on events with a rational explanation rather than on those that allegedly involve extraterrestrial aircrafts.